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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,150.60, 356,050.68 and 186,766.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,150.60, 356,050.68 and 186,766.92 is: 257,595.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,150.60 : 356,050.68 = 186,766.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,150.60/356,050.68 = 186,766.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,150.60x = 356,050.68 × 186,766.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,150.60x = 66,498,488,867.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,498,488,867.51/258,150.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,595.72

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