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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,419.20, 356,759.68 and 156,462.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,419.20, 356,759.68 and 156,462.08 is: 216,003.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,419.20 : 356,759.68 = 156,462.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,419.20/356,759.68 = 156,462.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,419.20x = 356,759.68 × 156,462.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,419.20x = 55,819,361,592.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,819,361,592.93/258,419.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,003.15

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