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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,230.03, 356,385.02 and 150,834.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,230.03, 356,385.02 and 150,834.96 is: 208,168.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,230.03 : 356,385.02 = 150,834.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,230.03/356,385.02 = 150,834.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,230.03x = 356,385.02 × 150,834.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,230.03x = 53,755,319,482.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,755,319,482.12/258,230.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,168.35

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