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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,139.58, 357,490.44 and 151,643.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,139.58, 357,490.44 and 151,643.67 is: 209,196.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,139.58 : 357,490.44 = 151,643.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,139.58/357,490.44 = 151,643.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,139.58x = 357,490.44 × 151,643.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,139.58x = 54,211,162,311.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,211,162,311.51/259,139.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,196.77

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