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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,861.62, 364,192.41 and 150,749.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,861.62, 364,192.41 and 150,749.98 is: 208,071.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,861.62 : 364,192.41 = 150,749.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,861.62/364,192.41 = 150,749.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,861.62x = 364,192.41 × 150,749.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,861.62x = 54,901,998,523.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,901,998,523.65/263,861.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,071.18

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