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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,095.99, 357,641.94 and 151,700.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,095.99, 357,641.94 and 151,700.52 is: 209,399.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,095.99 : 357,641.94 = 151,700.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,095.99/357,641.94 = 151,700.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,095.99x = 357,641.94 × 151,700.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,095.99x = 54,254,468,271.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,254,468,271.81/259,095.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,399.10

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