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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,644.91, 366,590.11 and 150,923.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,644.91, 366,590.11 and 150,923.75 is: 208,274.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,644.91 : 366,590.11 = 150,923.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,644.91/366,590.11 = 150,923.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,644.91x = 366,590.11 × 150,923.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,644.91x = 55,327,155,407.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,327,155,407.90/265,644.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,274.86

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