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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,101.84, 357,586.04 and 151,665.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,101.84, 357,586.04 and 151,665.36 is: 209,313.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,101.84 : 357,586.04 = 151,665.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,101.84/357,586.04 = 151,665.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,101.84x = 357,586.04 × 151,665.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,101.84x = 54,233,415,487.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,233,415,487.57/259,101.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,313.12

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