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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,596.50, 372,043.17 and 150,364.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,596.50, 372,043.17 and 150,364.50 is: 207,503.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,596.50 : 372,043.17 = 150,364.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,596.50/372,043.17 = 150,364.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,596.50x = 372,043.17 × 150,364.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,596.50x = 55,942,085,235.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,942,085,235.47/269,596.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,503.01

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