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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,644.54, 366,589.59 and 150,923.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,644.54, 366,589.59 and 150,923.38 is: 208,274.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,644.54 : 366,589.59 = 150,923.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,644.54/366,589.59 = 150,923.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,644.54x = 366,589.59 × 150,923.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,644.54x = 55,326,939,186.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,326,939,186.87/265,644.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,274.34

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