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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257,048.56, 385,639.37 and 150,522.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257,048.56, 385,639.37 and 150,522.53 is: 225,822.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257,048.56 : 385,639.37 = 150,522.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257,048.56/385,639.37 = 150,522.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257,048.56x = 385,639.37 × 150,522.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257,048.56x = 58,047,412,396.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,047,412,396.59/257,048.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,822.75

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