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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,158.59, 357,516.57 and 151,662.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,158.59, 357,516.57 and 151,662.07 is: 209,222.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,158.59 : 357,516.57 = 151,662.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,158.59/357,516.57 = 151,662.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,158.59x = 357,516.57 × 151,662.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,158.59x = 54,221,700,519.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,221,700,519.61/259,158.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,222.09

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