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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,442.26, 356,598.03 and 150,991.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,442.26, 356,598.03 and 150,991.55 is: 208,337.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,442.26 : 356,598.03 = 150,991.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,442.26/356,598.03 = 150,991.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,442.26x = 356,598.03 × 150,991.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,442.26x = 53,843,287,493.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,843,287,493.66/258,442.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,337.78

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