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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,019.70, 357,352.37 and 156,971.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,019.70, 357,352.37 and 156,971.54 is: 216,563.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,019.70 : 357,352.37 = 156,971.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,019.70/357,352.37 = 156,971.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,019.70x = 357,352.37 × 156,971.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,019.70x = 56,094,152,538.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,094,152,538.72/259,019.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,563.27

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