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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,096.84, 357,579.14 and 151,660.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,096.84, 357,579.14 and 151,660.36 is: 209,306.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,096.84 : 357,579.14 = 151,660.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,096.84/357,579.14 = 151,660.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,096.84x = 357,579.14 × 151,660.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,096.84x = 54,230,581,100.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,230,581,100.89/259,096.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,306.22

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