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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,320.10, 388,063.44 and 153,208.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,320.10, 388,063.44 and 153,208.02 is: 230,157.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,320.10 : 388,063.44 = 153,208.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,320.10/388,063.44 = 153,208.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,320.10x = 388,063.44 × 153,208.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,320.10x = 59,454,431,276.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,454,431,276.79/258,320.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,157.98

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