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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257,439.92, 355,252.44 and 150,027.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257,439.92, 355,252.44 and 150,027.44 is: 207,029.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257,439.92 : 355,252.44 = 150,027.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257,439.92/355,252.44 = 150,027.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257,439.92x = 355,252.44 × 150,027.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257,439.92x = 53,297,614,126.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,297,614,126.95/257,439.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,029.33

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