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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,163.60, 357,523.50 and 151,667.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,163.60, 357,523.50 and 151,667.12 is: 209,229.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,163.60 : 357,523.50 = 151,667.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,163.60/357,523.50 = 151,667.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,163.60x = 357,523.50 × 151,667.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,163.60x = 54,224,559,577.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,224,559,577.32/259,163.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,229.07

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