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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,148.60, 357,502.83 and 151,652.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,148.60, 357,502.83 and 151,652.11 is: 209,208.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,148.60 : 357,502.83 = 151,652.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,148.60/357,502.83 = 151,652.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,148.60x = 357,502.83 × 151,652.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,148.60x = 54,216,058,500.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,216,058,500.47/259,148.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,208.38

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