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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,027.84, 356,101.92 and 150,649.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,027.84, 356,101.92 and 150,649.92 is: 207,910.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,027.84 : 356,101.92 = 150,649.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,027.84/356,101.92 = 150,649.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,027.84x = 356,101.92 × 150,649.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,027.84x = 53,646,725,759.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,646,725,759.85/258,027.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,910.61

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