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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,227.32, 356,350.92 and 150,814.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,227.32, 356,350.92 and 150,814.04 is: 208,121.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,227.32 : 356,350.92 = 150,814.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,227.32/356,350.92 = 150,814.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,227.32x = 356,350.92 × 150,814.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,227.32x = 53,742,721,902.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,742,721,902.92/258,227.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,121.75

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