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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,319.37, 363,371.74 and 150,178.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,319.37, 363,371.74 and 150,178.57 is: 207,241.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,319.37 : 363,371.74 = 150,178.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,319.37/363,371.74 = 150,178.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,319.37x = 363,371.74 × 150,178.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,319.37x = 54,570,648,291.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,570,648,291.61/263,319.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,241.30

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