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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,867.40, 357,261.12 and 151,430.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,867.40, 357,261.12 and 151,430.62 is: 208,988.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,867.40 : 357,261.12 = 151,430.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,867.40/357,261.12 = 151,430.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,867.40x = 357,261.12 × 151,430.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,867.40x = 54,100,272,903.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,100,272,903.49/258,867.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,988.36

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