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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,728.56, 356,914.72 and 151,228.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,728.56, 356,914.72 and 151,228.36 is: 208,618.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,728.56 : 356,914.72 = 151,228.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,728.56/356,914.72 = 151,228.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,728.56x = 356,914.72 × 151,228.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,728.56x = 53,975,627,765.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,975,627,765.46/258,728.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,618.75

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