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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,587.59, 363,757.10 and 150,420.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,587.59, 363,757.10 and 150,420.87 is: 207,584.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,587.59 : 363,757.10 = 150,420.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,587.59/363,757.10 = 150,420.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,587.59x = 363,757.10 × 150,420.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,587.59x = 54,716,658,698.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,716,658,698.57/263,587.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,584.35

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