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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,037.84, 356,115.72 and 150,659.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,037.84, 356,115.72 and 150,659.92 is: 207,924.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,037.84 : 356,115.72 = 150,659.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,037.84/356,115.72 = 150,659.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,037.84x = 356,115.72 × 150,659.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,037.84x = 53,652,365,885.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,652,365,885.94/258,037.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,924.41

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