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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,588.58, 363,778.30 and 150,428.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,588.58, 363,778.30 and 150,428.34 is: 207,605.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,588.58 : 363,778.30 = 150,428.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,588.58/363,778.30 = 150,428.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,588.58x = 363,778.30 × 150,428.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,588.58x = 54,722,565,797.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,722,565,797.02/263,588.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,605.98

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