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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,739.08, 363,985.98 and 150,578.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,739.08, 363,985.98 and 150,578.84 is: 207,813.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,739.08 : 363,985.98 = 150,578.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,739.08/363,985.98 = 150,578.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,739.08x = 363,985.98 × 150,578.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,739.08x = 54,808,586,644.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,808,586,644.66/263,739.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,813.67

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