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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,851.95, 357,145.95 and 151,448.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,851.95, 357,145.95 and 151,448.38 is: 208,957.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,851.95 : 357,145.95 = 151,448.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,851.95/357,145.95 = 151,448.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,851.95x = 357,145.95 × 151,448.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,851.95x = 54,089,175,551.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,089,175,551.06/258,851.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,957.96

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