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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,340.92, 356,553.30 and 150,910.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,340.92, 356,553.30 and 150,910.62 is: 208,281.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,340.92 : 356,553.30 = 150,910.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,340.92/356,553.30 = 150,910.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,340.92x = 356,553.30 × 150,910.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,340.92x = 53,807,679,566.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,807,679,566.05/258,340.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,281.68

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