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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,448.86, 356,607.17 and 150,998.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,448.86, 356,607.17 and 150,998.15 is: 208,346.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,448.86 : 356,607.17 = 150,998.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,448.86/356,607.17 = 150,998.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,448.86x = 356,607.17 × 150,998.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,448.86x = 53,847,020,408.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,847,020,408.71/258,448.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,346.91

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