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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,444.76, 356,601.48 and 150,994.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,444.76, 356,601.48 and 150,994.04 is: 208,341.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,444.76 : 356,601.48 = 150,994.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,444.76/356,601.48 = 150,994.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,444.76x = 356,601.48 × 150,994.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,444.76x = 53,844,698,135.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,844,698,135.18/258,444.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,341.23

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