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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,998.17, 364,336.79 and 150,818.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,998.17, 364,336.79 and 150,818.49 is: 208,140.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,998.17 : 364,336.79 = 150,818.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,998.17/364,336.79 = 150,818.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,998.17x = 364,336.79 × 150,818.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,998.17x = 54,948,723,765.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,948,723,765.15/263,998.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,140.55

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