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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,157.12, 363,147.84 and 150,016.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,157.12, 363,147.84 and 150,016.32 is: 207,017.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,157.12 : 363,147.84 = 150,016.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,157.12/363,147.84 = 150,016.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,157.12x = 363,147.84 × 150,016.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,157.12x = 54,478,102,572.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,478,102,572.75/263,157.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,017.40

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