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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,492.47, 356,573.95 and 151,039.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,492.47, 356,573.95 and 151,039.69 is: 208,349.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,492.47 : 356,573.95 = 151,039.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,492.47/356,573.95 = 151,039.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,492.47x = 356,573.95 × 151,039.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,492.47x = 53,856,817,601.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,856,817,601.04/258,492.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,349.66

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