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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,213.40, 384,377.70 and 150,978.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,213.40, 384,377.70 and 150,978.20 is: 226,501.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,213.40 : 384,377.70 = 150,978.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,213.40/384,377.70 = 150,978.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,213.40x = 384,377.70 × 150,978.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,213.40x = 58,032,653,266.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,032,653,266.14/256,213.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,501.24

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