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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,627.29, 356,852.16 and 151,176.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,627.29, 356,852.16 and 151,176.51 is: 208,592.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,627.29 : 356,852.16 = 151,176.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,627.29/356,852.16 = 151,176.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,627.29x = 356,852.16 × 151,176.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,627.29x = 53,947,664,134.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,947,664,134.76/258,627.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,592.32

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