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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,679.52, 363,896.40 and 150,519.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,679.52, 363,896.40 and 150,519.28 is: 207,727.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,679.52 : 363,896.40 = 150,519.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,679.52/363,896.40 = 150,519.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,679.52x = 363,896.40 × 150,519.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,679.52x = 54,773,424,122.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,773,424,122.59/263,679.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,727.26

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