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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,142.10, 357,493.89 and 151,645.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,142.10, 357,493.89 and 151,645.59 is: 209,199.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,142.10 : 357,493.89 = 151,645.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,142.10/357,493.89 = 151,645.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,142.10x = 357,493.89 × 151,645.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,142.10x = 54,212,371,870.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,212,371,870.45/259,142.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,199.40

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