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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,645.66, 366,591.15 and 150,924.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,645.66, 366,591.15 and 150,924.51 is: 208,275.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,645.66 : 366,591.15 = 150,924.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,645.66/366,591.15 = 150,924.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,645.66x = 366,591.15 × 150,924.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,645.66x = 55,327,587,851.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,327,587,851.13/265,645.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,275.90

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