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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,450.02, 356,608.74 and 150,999.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,450.02, 356,608.74 and 150,999.30 is: 208,348.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,450.02 : 356,608.74 = 150,999.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,450.02/356,608.74 = 150,999.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,450.02x = 356,608.74 × 150,999.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,450.02x = 53,847,670,113.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,847,670,113.88/258,450.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,348.48

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