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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,579.58, 363,765.87 and 150,419.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,579.58, 363,765.87 and 150,419.34 is: 207,593.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,579.58 : 363,765.87 = 150,419.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,579.58/363,765.87 = 150,419.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,579.58x = 363,765.87 × 150,419.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,579.58x = 54,717,422,079.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,717,422,079.93/263,579.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,593.56

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