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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,316.40, 366,118.17 and 150,597.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,316.40, 366,118.17 and 150,597.42 is: 207,813.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,316.40 : 366,118.17 = 150,597.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,316.40/366,118.17 = 150,597.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,316.40x = 366,118.17 × 150,597.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,316.40x = 55,136,451,817.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,136,451,817.12/265,316.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,813.96

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