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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,901.39, 388,222.21 and 150,865.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,901.39, 388,222.21 and 150,865.75 is: 226,222.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,901.39 : 388,222.21 = 150,865.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,901.39/388,222.21 = 150,865.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,901.39x = 388,222.21 × 150,865.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,901.39x = 58,569,434,878.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,569,434,878.31/258,901.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,222.94

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