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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,172.10, 357,535.26 and 151,675.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,172.10, 357,535.26 and 151,675.56 is: 209,240.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,172.10 : 357,535.26 = 151,675.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,172.10/357,535.26 = 151,675.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,172.10x = 357,535.26 × 151,675.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,172.10x = 54,229,360,780.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,229,360,780.25/259,172.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,240.74

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