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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,627.28, 356,852.15 and 151,176.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,627.28, 356,852.15 and 151,176.53 is: 208,592.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,627.28 : 356,852.15 = 151,176.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,627.28/356,852.15 = 151,176.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,627.28x = 356,852.15 × 151,176.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,627.28x = 53,947,667,219.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,947,667,219.90/258,627.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,592.33

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