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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,592.32, 367,899.85 and 151,869.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,592.32, 367,899.85 and 151,869.26 is: 209,580.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,592.32 : 367,899.85 = 151,869.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,592.32/367,899.85 = 151,869.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,592.32x = 367,899.85 × 151,869.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,592.32x = 55,872,679,083.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,872,679,083.20/266,592.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,580.98

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