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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,417.06, 356,535.36 and 150,909.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,417.06, 356,535.36 and 150,909.54 is: 208,208.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,417.06 : 356,535.36 = 150,909.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,417.06/356,535.36 = 150,909.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,417.06x = 356,535.36 × 150,909.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,417.06x = 53,804,587,171.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,804,587,171.33/258,417.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,208.34

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