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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,455.96, 366,316.28 and 150,719.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,455.96, 366,316.28 and 150,719.56 is: 207,985.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,455.96 : 366,316.28 = 150,719.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,455.96/366,316.28 = 150,719.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,455.96x = 366,316.28 × 150,719.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,455.96x = 55,211,028,542.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,211,028,542.44/265,455.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,985.64

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