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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,625.03, 356,849.06 and 151,174.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,625.03, 356,849.06 and 151,174.28 is: 208,589.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,625.03 : 356,849.06 = 151,174.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,625.03/356,849.06 = 151,174.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,625.03x = 356,849.06 × 151,174.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,625.03x = 53,946,397,929.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,946,397,929.93/258,625.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,589.24

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