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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,135.08, 357,484.23 and 151,639.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,135.08, 357,484.23 and 151,639.17 is: 209,190.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,135.08 : 357,484.23 = 151,639.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,135.08/357,484.23 = 151,639.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,135.08x = 357,484.23 × 151,639.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,135.08x = 54,208,611,925.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,208,611,925.29/259,135.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,190.56

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