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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,913.23, 365,569.13 and 150,199.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,913.23, 365,569.13 and 150,199.59 is: 207,269.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,913.23 : 365,569.13 = 150,199.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,913.23/365,569.13 = 150,199.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,913.23x = 365,569.13 × 150,199.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,913.23x = 54,908,333,442.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,908,333,442.66/264,913.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,269.13

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