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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,614.78, 366,536.66 and 150,893.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,614.78, 366,536.66 and 150,893.06 is: 208,225.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,614.78 : 366,536.66 = 150,893.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,614.78/366,536.66 = 150,893.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,614.78x = 366,536.66 × 150,893.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,614.78x = 55,307,838,229.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,307,838,229.58/265,614.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,225.76

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