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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,629.32, 367,971.26 and 151,943.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,629.32, 367,971.26 and 151,943.04 is: 209,694.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,629.32 : 367,971.26 = 151,943.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,629.32/367,971.26 = 151,943.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,629.32x = 367,971.26 × 151,943.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,629.32x = 55,910,671,117.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,910,671,117.32/266,629.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,694.38

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