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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,133, 365,822.90 and 150,384.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,133, 365,822.90 and 150,384.24 is: 207,495.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,133 : 365,822.90 = 150,384.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,133/365,822.90 = 150,384.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,133x = 365,822.90 × 150,384.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,133x = 55,013,998,791.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,013,998,791.10/265,133
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,495.86

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