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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,984.52, 357,425.94 and 151,589.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,984.52, 357,425.94 and 151,589.32 is: 209,209.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,984.52 : 357,425.94 = 151,589.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,984.52/357,425.94 = 151,589.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,984.52x = 357,425.94 × 151,589.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,984.52x = 54,181,955,194.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,181,955,194.96/258,984.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,209.24

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