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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,720.52, 363,999.42 and 150,608.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,720.52, 363,999.42 and 150,608.88 is: 207,877.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,720.52 : 363,999.42 = 150,608.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,720.52/363,999.42 = 150,608.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,720.52x = 363,999.42 × 150,608.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,720.52x = 54,821,544,966.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,821,544,966.85/263,720.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,877.43

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