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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,099.45, 356,114.93 and 150,608.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,099.45, 356,114.93 and 150,608.13 is: 207,802.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,099.45 : 356,114.93 = 150,608.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,099.45/356,114.93 = 150,608.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,099.45x = 356,114.93 × 150,608.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,099.45x = 53,633,802,919.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,633,802,919.34/258,099.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,802.86

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