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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,534.28, 356,660.68 and 151,056

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,534.28, 356,660.68 and 151,056 is: 208,389.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,534.28 : 356,660.68 = 151,056 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,534.28/356,660.68 = 151,056/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,534.28x = 356,660.68 × 151,056
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,534.28x = 53,875,735,678.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,875,735,678.08/258,534.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,389.14

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