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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,443.76, 356,600.11 and 150,993.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,443.76, 356,600.11 and 150,993.04 is: 208,339.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,443.76 : 356,600.11 = 150,993.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,443.76/356,600.11 = 150,993.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,443.76x = 356,600.11 × 150,993.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,443.76x = 53,844,134,673.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,844,134,673.23/258,443.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,339.85

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