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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,485.09, 356,656.61 and 151,034.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,485.09, 356,656.61 and 151,034.36 is: 208,396.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,485.09 : 356,656.61 = 151,034.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,485.09/356,656.61 = 151,034.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,485.09x = 356,656.61 × 151,034.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,485.09x = 53,867,404,100.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,867,404,100.35/258,485.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,396.56

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