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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,659.92, 368,013.40 and 151,973.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,659.92, 368,013.40 and 151,973.64 is: 209,736.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,659.92 : 368,013.40 = 151,973.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,659.92/368,013.40 = 151,973.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,659.92x = 368,013.40 × 151,973.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,659.92x = 55,928,335,966.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,928,335,966.78/266,659.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,736.57

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