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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,692.35, 368,034.51 and 150,396.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,692.35, 368,034.51 and 150,396.57 is: 207,546.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,692.35 : 368,034.51 = 150,396.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,692.35/368,034.51 = 150,396.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,692.35x = 368,034.51 × 150,396.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,692.35x = 55,351,129,121.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,351,129,121.72/266,692.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,546.75

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