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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,531.52, 356,656.90 and 151,053.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,531.52, 356,656.90 and 151,053.24 is: 208,385.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,531.52 : 356,656.90 = 151,053.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,531.52/356,656.90 = 151,053.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,531.52x = 356,656.90 × 151,053.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,531.52x = 53,874,180,313.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,874,180,313.36/258,531.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,385.35

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