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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,613.77, 366,535.29 and 150,892.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,613.77, 366,535.29 and 150,892.05 is: 208,224.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,613.77 : 366,535.29 = 150,892.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,613.77/366,535.29 = 150,892.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,613.77x = 366,535.29 × 150,892.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,613.77x = 55,307,261,305.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,307,261,305.44/265,613.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,224.38

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