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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,282.15, 382,340.03 and 150,306.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,282.15, 382,340.03 and 150,306.15 is: 225,115.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,282.15 : 382,340.03 = 150,306.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,282.15/382,340.03 = 150,306.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,282.15x = 382,340.03 × 150,306.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,282.15x = 57,468,057,148.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,468,057,148.65/255,282.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,115.85

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