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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,246.53, 387,308.28 and 108,489.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,246.53, 387,308.28 and 108,489.73 is: 162,708.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,246.53 : 387,308.28 = 108,489.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,246.53/387,308.28 = 108,489.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,246.53x = 387,308.28 × 108,489.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,246.53x = 42,018,970,888.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,018,970,888.73/258,246.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,708.75

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