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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,135.58, 357,484.92 and 151,639.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,135.58, 357,484.92 and 151,639.67 is: 209,191.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,135.58 : 357,484.92 = 151,639.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,135.58/357,484.92 = 151,639.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,135.58x = 357,484.92 × 151,639.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,135.58x = 54,208,895,298.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,208,895,298.78/259,135.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,191.25

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