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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,144.11, 357,631.02 and 151,748.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,144.11, 357,631.02 and 151,748.73 is: 209,420.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,144.11 : 357,631.02 = 151,748.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,144.11/357,631.02 = 151,748.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,144.11x = 357,631.02 × 151,748.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,144.11x = 54,270,053,093.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,270,053,093.60/259,144.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,420.36

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