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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,202.16, 365,951.40 and 150,444.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,202.16, 365,951.40 and 150,444.24 is: 207,597.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,202.16 : 365,951.40 = 150,444.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,202.16/365,951.40 = 150,444.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,202.16x = 365,951.40 × 150,444.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,202.16x = 55,055,280,249.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,055,280,249.94/265,202.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,597.41

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