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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,134, 365,824.28 and 150,385.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,134, 365,824.28 and 150,385.24 is: 207,497.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,134 : 365,824.28 = 150,385.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,134/365,824.28 = 150,385.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,134x = 365,824.28 × 150,385.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,134x = 55,014,572,145.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,014,572,145.63/265,134
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,497.24

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