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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,163.84, 365,843.60 and 150,423.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,163.84, 365,843.60 and 150,423.52 is: 207,537.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,163.84 : 365,843.60 = 150,423.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,163.84/365,843.60 = 150,423.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,163.84x = 365,843.60 × 150,423.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,163.84x = 55,031,482,081.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,031,482,081.47/265,163.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,537.66

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