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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257,807.46, 355,751.01 and 150,386.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257,807.46, 355,751.01 and 150,386.88 is: 207,520.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257,807.46 : 355,751.01 = 150,386.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257,807.46/355,751.01 = 150,386.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257,807.46x = 355,751.01 × 150,386.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257,807.46x = 53,500,284,450.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,500,284,450.75/257,807.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,520.31

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