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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,029.84, 356,104.68 and 150,651.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,029.84, 356,104.68 and 150,651.92 is: 207,913.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,029.84 : 356,104.68 = 150,651.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,029.84/356,104.68 = 150,651.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,029.84x = 356,104.68 × 150,651.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,029.84x = 53,647,853,762.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,647,853,762.99/258,029.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,913.37

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