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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,439.63, 356,594.42 and 150,988.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,439.63, 356,594.42 and 150,988.91 is: 208,334.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,439.63 : 356,594.42 = 150,988.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,439.63/356,594.42 = 150,988.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,439.63x = 356,594.42 × 150,988.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,439.63x = 53,841,802,538.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,841,802,538.91/258,439.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,334.16

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