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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,645.54, 366,590.97 and 150,924.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,645.54, 366,590.97 and 150,924.38 is: 208,275.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,645.54 : 366,590.97 = 150,924.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,645.54/366,590.97 = 150,924.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,645.54x = 366,590.97 × 150,924.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,645.54x = 55,327,514,860.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,327,514,860.85/265,645.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,275.72

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