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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,013.80, 357,464.63 and 151,577.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,013.80, 357,464.63 and 151,577.42 is: 209,191.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,013.80 : 357,464.63 = 151,577.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,013.80/357,464.63 = 151,577.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,013.80x = 357,464.63 × 151,577.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,013.80x = 54,183,565,598.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,183,565,598.77/259,013.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,191.81

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