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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,085.24, 356,186.34 and 150,681.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,085.24, 356,186.34 and 150,681.88 is: 207,957.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,085.24 : 356,186.34 = 150,681.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,085.24/356,186.34 = 150,681.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,085.24x = 356,186.34 × 150,681.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,085.24x = 53,670,827,341.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,670,827,341.52/258,085.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,957.76

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