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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,439.23, 366,293.20 and 150,702.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,439.23, 366,293.20 and 150,702.83 is: 207,962.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,439.23 : 366,293.20 = 150,702.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,439.23/366,293.20 = 150,702.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,439.23x = 366,293.20 × 150,702.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,439.23x = 55,201,422,388.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,201,422,388.73/265,439.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,962.56

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