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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,114.50, 357,667.50 and 151,719.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,114.50, 357,667.50 and 151,719.06 is: 209,424.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,114.50 : 357,667.50 = 151,719.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,114.50/357,667.50 = 151,719.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,114.50x = 357,667.50 × 151,719.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,114.50x = 54,264,976,892.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,264,976,892.55/259,114.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,424.70

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