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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,596.94, 367,906.23 and 151,873.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,596.94, 367,906.23 and 151,873.90 is: 209,587.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,596.94 : 367,906.23 = 151,873.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,596.94/367,906.23 = 151,873.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,596.94x = 367,906.23 × 151,873.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,596.94x = 55,875,353,984.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,875,353,984.40/266,596.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,587.38

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