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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,485.47, 356,657.13 and 151,034.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,485.47, 356,657.13 and 151,034.74 is: 208,397.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,485.47 : 356,657.13 = 151,034.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,485.47/356,657.13 = 151,034.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,485.47x = 356,657.13 × 151,034.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,485.47x = 53,867,616,007.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,867,616,007.05/258,485.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,397.08

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