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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,861.56, 365,497.11 and 150,138.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,861.56, 365,497.11 and 150,138.56 is: 207,184.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,861.56 : 365,497.11 = 150,138.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,861.56/365,497.11 = 150,138.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,861.56x = 365,497.11 × 150,138.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,861.56x = 54,875,210,693.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,875,210,693.30/264,861.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,184.50

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