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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,060.33, 356,151.87 and 150,656.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,060.33, 356,151.87 and 150,656.76 is: 207,923.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,060.33 : 356,151.87 = 150,656.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,060.33/356,151.87 = 150,656.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,060.33x = 356,151.87 × 150,656.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,060.33x = 53,656,686,802.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,656,686,802.14/258,060.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,923.03

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