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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,014.80, 357,466.01 and 151,578.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,014.80, 357,466.01 and 151,578.42 is: 209,193.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,014.80 : 357,466.01 = 151,578.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,014.80/357,466.01 = 151,578.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,014.80x = 357,466.01 × 151,578.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,014.80x = 54,184,132,241.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,184,132,241.61/259,014.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,193.19

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