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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,024.52, 357,493.55 and 157,066.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,024.52, 357,493.55 and 157,066.58 is: 216,775.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,024.52 : 357,493.55 = 157,066.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,024.52/357,493.55 = 157,066.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,024.52x = 357,493.55 × 157,066.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,024.52x = 56,150,286,697.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,150,286,697.76/259,024.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,775.96

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