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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,179.02, 365,955.27 and 150,462.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,179.02, 365,955.27 and 150,462.51 is: 207,642.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,179.02 : 365,955.27 = 150,462.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,179.02/365,955.27 = 150,462.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,179.02x = 365,955.27 × 150,462.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,179.02x = 55,062,548,593.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,062,548,593.86/265,179.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,642.93

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