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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,133.97, 357,617.06 and 151,738.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,133.97, 357,617.06 and 151,738.61 is: 209,406.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,133.97 : 357,617.06 = 151,738.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,133.97/357,617.06 = 151,738.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,133.97x = 357,617.06 × 151,738.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,133.97x = 54,264,313,618.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,264,313,618.93/259,133.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,406.40

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