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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257,442.92, 355,256.58 and 150,030.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257,442.92, 355,256.58 and 150,030.44 is: 207,033.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257,442.92 : 355,256.58 = 150,030.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257,442.92/355,256.58 = 150,030.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257,442.92x = 355,256.58 × 150,030.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257,442.92x = 53,299,301,010.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,299,301,010.30/257,442.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,033.47

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