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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,533.53, 356,659.65 and 151,055.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,533.53, 356,659.65 and 151,055.23 is: 208,388.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,533.53 : 356,659.65 = 151,055.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,533.53/356,659.65 = 151,055.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,533.53x = 356,659.65 × 151,055.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,533.53x = 53,875,305,462.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,875,305,462.47/258,533.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,388.08

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