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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,190.41, 356,330.52 and 156,271.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,190.41, 356,330.52 and 156,271.94 is: 215,672.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,190.41 : 356,330.52 = 156,271.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,190.41/356,330.52 = 156,271.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,190.41x = 356,330.52 × 156,271.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,190.41x = 55,684,459,859.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,684,459,859.96/258,190.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,672.07

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