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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,319.87, 363,372.43 and 150,179.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,319.87, 363,372.43 and 150,179.07 is: 207,241.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,319.87 : 363,372.43 = 150,179.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,319.87/363,372.43 = 150,179.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,319.87x = 363,372.43 × 150,179.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,319.87x = 54,570,933,601.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,570,933,601.04/263,319.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,241.99

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