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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,444.51, 356,601.14 and 150,993.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,444.51, 356,601.14 and 150,993.79 is: 208,340.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,444.51 : 356,601.14 = 150,993.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,444.51/356,601.14 = 150,993.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,444.51x = 356,601.14 × 150,993.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,444.51x = 53,844,557,646.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,844,557,646.92/258,444.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,340.88

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