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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,568.96, 367,867.64 and 151,845.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,568.96, 367,867.64 and 151,845.96 is: 209,548.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,568.96 : 367,867.64 = 151,845.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,568.96/367,867.64 = 151,845.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,568.96x = 367,867.64 × 151,845.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,568.96x = 55,859,214,189.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,859,214,189.50/266,568.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,548.83

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