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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,360.68, 382,107.90 and 150,229.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,360.68, 382,107.90 and 150,229.16 is: 224,794.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,360.68 : 382,107.90 = 150,229.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,360.68/382,107.90 = 150,229.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,360.68x = 382,107.90 × 150,229.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,360.68x = 57,403,748,846.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,403,748,846.36/255,360.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,794.78

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