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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,675.28, 368,045.74 and 151,995.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,675.28, 368,045.74 and 151,995.14 is: 209,772.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,675.28 : 368,045.74 = 151,995.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,675.28/368,045.74 = 151,995.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,675.28x = 368,045.74 × 151,995.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,675.28x = 55,941,163,777.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,941,163,777.70/266,675.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,772.59

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