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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,699.03, 368,041.12 and 151,984.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,699.03, 368,041.12 and 151,984.50 is: 209,736.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,699.03 : 368,041.12 = 151,984.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,699.03/368,041.12 = 151,984.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,699.03x = 368,041.12 × 151,984.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,699.03x = 55,936,545,912.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,936,545,912.76/266,699.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,736.59

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