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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,180.89, 365,957.86 and 150,464.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,180.89, 365,957.86 and 150,464.39 is: 207,645.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,180.89 : 365,957.86 = 150,464.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,180.89/365,957.86 = 150,464.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,180.89x = 365,957.86 × 150,464.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,180.89x = 55,063,626,709.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,063,626,709.34/265,180.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,645.53

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