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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,158.12, 363,149.22 and 150,017.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,158.12, 363,149.22 and 150,017.32 is: 207,018.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,158.12 : 363,149.22 = 150,017.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,158.12/363,149.22 = 150,017.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,158.12x = 363,149.22 × 150,017.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,158.12x = 54,478,672,744.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,478,672,744.49/263,158.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,018.78

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