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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,365, 367,559.57 and 150,097.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,365, 367,559.57 and 150,097.40 is: 207,120.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,365 : 367,559.57 = 150,097.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,365/367,559.57 = 150,097.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,365x = 367,559.57 × 150,097.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,365x = 55,169,735,802.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,169,735,802.12/266,365
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,120.81

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