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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,450.14, 356,608.89 and 150,999.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,450.14, 356,608.89 and 150,999.41 is: 208,348.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,450.14 : 356,608.89 = 150,999.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,450.14/356,608.89 = 150,999.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,450.14x = 356,608.89 × 150,999.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,450.14x = 53,847,730,207.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,847,730,207.71/258,450.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,348.62

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