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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,586.50, 372,029.38 and 150,354.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,586.50, 372,029.38 and 150,354.50 is: 207,489.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,586.50 : 372,029.38 = 150,354.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,586.50/372,029.38 = 150,354.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,586.50x = 372,029.38 × 150,354.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,586.50x = 55,936,291,415.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,936,291,415.21/269,586.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,489.22

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