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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,273.60, 387,348.72 and 108,516.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,273.60, 387,348.72 and 108,516.72 is: 162,749.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,273.60 : 387,348.72 = 108,516.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,273.60/387,348.72 = 108,516.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,273.60x = 387,348.72 × 108,516.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,273.60x = 42,033,812,590.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,033,812,590.60/258,273.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,749.16

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