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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,905.65, 364,238.55 and 150,728.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,905.65, 364,238.55 and 150,728.40 is: 208,033.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,905.65 : 364,238.55 = 150,728.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,905.65/364,238.55 = 150,728.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,905.65x = 364,238.55 × 150,728.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,905.65x = 54,901,093,859.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,901,093,859.82/263,905.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,033.04

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