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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,598.14, 367,864.28 and 151,862.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,598.14, 367,864.28 and 151,862.20 is: 209,546.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,598.14 : 367,864.28 = 151,862.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,598.14/367,864.28 = 151,862.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,598.14x = 367,864.28 × 151,862.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,598.14x = 55,864,678,862.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,864,678,862.22/266,598.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,546.39

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