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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,633.22, 356,860.34 and 151,182.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,633.22, 356,860.34 and 151,182.48 is: 208,600.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,633.22 : 356,860.34 = 151,182.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,633.22/356,860.34 = 151,182.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,633.22x = 356,860.34 × 151,182.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,633.22x = 53,951,031,214.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,951,031,214.84/258,633.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,600.55

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