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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,683.08, 368,022.78 and 151,958.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,683.08, 368,022.78 and 151,958.46 is: 209,702.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,683.08 : 368,022.78 = 151,958.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,683.08/368,022.78 = 151,958.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,683.08x = 368,022.78 × 151,958.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,683.08x = 55,924,174,893.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,924,174,893.72/266,683.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,702.75

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