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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,358.08, 356,517.44 and 150,958.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,358.08, 356,517.44 and 150,958.40 is: 208,312.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,358.08 : 356,517.44 = 150,958.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,358.08/356,517.44 = 150,958.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,358.08x = 356,517.44 × 150,958.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,358.08x = 53,819,302,314.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,819,302,314.50/258,358.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,312.83

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