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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,233.96, 356,405.46 and 150,803.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,233.96, 356,405.46 and 150,803.12 is: 208,133.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,233.96 : 356,405.46 = 150,803.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,233.96/356,405.46 = 150,803.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,233.96x = 356,405.46 × 150,803.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,233.96x = 53,747,055,353.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,747,055,353.04/258,233.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,133.18

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