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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,449.02, 356,607.36 and 150,998.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,449.02, 356,607.36 and 150,998.30 is: 208,347.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,449.02 : 356,607.36 = 150,998.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,449.02/356,607.36 = 150,998.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,449.02x = 356,607.36 × 150,998.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,449.02x = 53,847,105,127.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,847,105,127.49/258,449.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,347.11

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