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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,041.07, 357,381.86 and 156,992.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,041.07, 357,381.86 and 156,992.92 is: 216,592.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,041.07 : 357,381.86 = 156,992.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,041.07/357,381.86 = 156,992.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,041.07x = 357,381.86 × 156,992.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,041.07x = 56,106,420,078.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,106,420,078.01/259,041.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,592.76

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