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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,886.78, 365,536 and 150,176

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,886.78, 365,536 and 150,176 is: 207,238.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,886.78 : 365,536 = 150,176 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,886.78/365,536 = 150,176/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,886.78x = 365,536 × 150,176
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,886.78x = 54,894,734,336
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,894,734,336/264,886.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,238.48

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