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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,599.14, 367,865.66 and 151,863.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,599.14, 367,865.66 and 151,863.20 is: 209,547.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,599.14 : 367,865.66 = 151,863.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,599.14/367,865.66 = 151,863.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,599.14x = 367,865.66 × 151,863.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,599.14x = 55,865,256,297.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,865,256,297.71/266,599.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,547.77

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