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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,441.76, 356,597.35 and 150,991.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,441.76, 356,597.35 and 150,991.04 is: 208,337.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,441.76 : 356,597.35 = 150,991.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,441.76/356,597.35 = 150,991.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,441.76x = 356,597.35 × 150,991.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,441.76x = 53,843,004,737.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,843,004,737.74/258,441.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,337.09

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