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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,533.32, 366,421.50 and 150,809.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,533.32, 366,421.50 and 150,809.12 is: 208,108.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,533.32 : 366,421.50 = 150,809.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,533.32/366,421.50 = 150,809.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,533.32x = 366,421.50 × 150,809.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,533.32x = 55,259,703,964.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,259,703,964.08/265,533.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,108.36

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