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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,149.60, 357,504.21 and 151,653.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,149.60, 357,504.21 and 151,653.11 is: 209,209.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,149.60 : 357,504.21 = 151,653.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,149.60/357,504.21 = 151,653.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,149.60x = 357,504.21 × 151,653.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,149.60x = 54,216,625,284.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,216,625,284.59/259,149.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,209.76

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