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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,940.21, 357,240.71 and 258,540.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,940.21, 357,240.71 and 258,540.98 is: 356,689.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,940.21 : 357,240.71 = 258,540.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,940.21/357,240.71 = 258,540.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,940.21x = 357,240.71 × 258,540.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,940.21x = 92,361,361,473.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,361,361,473.09/258,940.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,689.92

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