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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,589.34, 363,759.51 and 150,422.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,589.34, 363,759.51 and 150,422.62 is: 207,586.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,589.34 : 363,759.51 = 150,422.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,589.34/363,759.51 = 150,422.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,589.34x = 363,759.51 × 150,422.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,589.34x = 54,717,658,544.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,717,658,544.12/263,589.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,586.77

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