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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,137.11, 357,486.98 and 151,640.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,137.11, 357,486.98 and 151,640.59 is: 209,192.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,137.11 : 357,486.98 = 151,640.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,137.11/357,486.98 = 151,640.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,137.11x = 357,486.98 × 151,640.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,137.11x = 54,209,536,564.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,209,536,564.52/259,137.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,192.49

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