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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,188.26, 365,867.42 and 150,453.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,188.26, 365,867.42 and 150,453.38 is: 207,573.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,188.26 : 365,867.42 = 150,453.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,188.26/365,867.42 = 150,453.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,188.26x = 365,867.42 × 150,453.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,188.26x = 55,045,989,970.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,045,989,970.88/265,188.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,573.25

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