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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,146.10, 357,499.38 and 151,649.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,146.10, 357,499.38 and 151,649.61 is: 209,204.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,146.10 : 357,499.38 = 151,649.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,146.10/357,499.38 = 151,649.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,146.10x = 357,499.38 × 151,649.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,146.10x = 54,214,639,764.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,214,639,764.74/259,146.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,204.92

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