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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,700.08, 368,046.24 and 151,975.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,700.08, 368,046.24 and 151,975.46 is: 209,726.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,700.08 : 368,046.24 = 151,975.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,700.08/368,046.24 = 151,975.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,700.08x = 368,046.24 × 151,975.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,700.08x = 55,933,996,625.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,933,996,625.27/266,700.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,726.21

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