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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,749.04, 356,943.03 and 151,248.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,749.04, 356,943.03 and 151,248.84 is: 208,647.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,749.04 : 356,943.03 = 151,248.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,749.04/356,943.03 = 151,248.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,749.04x = 356,943.03 × 151,248.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,749.04x = 53,987,219,233.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,987,219,233.59/258,749.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,647.03

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