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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,629.26, 366,569.56 and 150,914.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,629.26, 366,569.56 and 150,914.16 is: 208,262.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,629.26 : 366,569.56 = 150,914.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,629.26/366,569.56 = 150,914.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,629.26x = 366,569.56 × 150,914.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,629.26x = 55,320,538,660.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,320,538,660.81/265,629.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,262.22

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