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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,187.26, 365,866.04 and 150,452.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,187.26, 365,866.04 and 150,452.38 is: 207,571.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,187.26 : 365,866.04 = 150,452.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,187.26/365,866.04 = 150,452.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,187.26x = 365,866.04 × 150,452.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,187.26x = 55,045,416,479.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,045,416,479.18/265,187.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,571.87

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