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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,631.88, 356,858.47 and 151,181.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,631.88, 356,858.47 and 151,181.12 is: 208,598.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,631.88 : 356,858.47 = 151,181.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,631.88/356,858.47 = 151,181.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,631.88x = 356,858.47 × 151,181.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,631.88x = 53,950,263,176.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,950,263,176.09/258,631.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,598.66

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