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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,159.69, 365,928.60 and 150,443.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,159.69, 365,928.60 and 150,443.14 is: 207,616.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,159.69 : 365,928.60 = 150,443.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,159.69/365,928.60 = 150,443.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,159.69x = 365,928.60 × 150,443.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,159.69x = 55,051,447,599.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,051,447,599.80/265,159.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,616.20

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