Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,097.48, 357,644 and 151,702
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 259,097.48, 357,644 and 151,702 is: 209,401.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
259,097.48 : 357,644 = 151,702 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
259,097.48/357,644 = 151,702/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
259,097.48x = 357,644 × 151,702 - Step 4: Simplify right side
259,097.48x = 54,255,310,088 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 54,255,310,088/259,097.48 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 209,401.15
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