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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,396.03, 356,506.38 and 150,888.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,396.03, 356,506.38 and 150,888.51 is: 208,179.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,396.03 : 356,506.38 = 150,888.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,396.03/356,506.38 = 150,888.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,396.03x = 356,506.38 × 150,888.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,396.03x = 53,792,716,483.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,792,716,483.69/258,396.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,179.35

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