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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,102.84, 357,587.42 and 151,666.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,102.84, 357,587.42 and 151,666.36 is: 209,314.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,102.84 : 357,587.42 = 151,666.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,102.84/357,587.42 = 151,666.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,102.84x = 357,587.42 × 151,666.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,102.84x = 54,233,982,373.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,233,982,373.19/259,102.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,314.50

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