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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,991.45, 357,408.83 and 150,116.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,991.45, 357,408.83 and 150,116.83 is: 207,161.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,991.45 : 357,408.83 = 150,116.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,991.45/357,408.83 = 150,116.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,991.45x = 357,408.83 × 150,116.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,991.45x = 53,653,080,055.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,653,080,055.38/258,991.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,161.59

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