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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,708.12, 368,063.60 and 151,984.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,708.12, 368,063.60 and 151,984.31 is: 209,741.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,708.12 : 368,063.60 = 151,984.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,708.12/368,063.60 = 151,984.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,708.12x = 368,063.60 × 151,984.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,708.12x = 55,939,890,821.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,939,890,821.76/266,708.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,741.99

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