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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,364.75, 366,199.73 and 150,642.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,364.75, 366,199.73 and 150,642.39 is: 207,884.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,364.75 : 366,199.73 = 150,642.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,364.75/366,199.73 = 150,642.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,364.75x = 366,199.73 × 150,642.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,364.75x = 55,165,203,729.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,165,203,729.50/265,364.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,884.44

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