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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,365.20, 382,114.64 and 150,233.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,365.20, 382,114.64 and 150,233.68 is: 224,801.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,365.20 : 382,114.64 = 150,233.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,365.20/382,114.64 = 150,233.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,365.20x = 382,114.64 × 150,233.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,365.20x = 57,406,488,549.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,406,488,549.08/255,365.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,801.53

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