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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,096.99, 357,643.32 and 151,701.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,096.99, 357,643.32 and 151,701.52 is: 209,400.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,096.99 : 357,643.32 = 151,701.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,096.99/357,643.32 = 151,701.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,096.99x = 357,643.32 × 151,701.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,096.99x = 54,255,035,261.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,255,035,261.85/259,096.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,400.48

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