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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,174.10, 357,538.02 and 151,677.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,174.10, 357,538.02 and 151,677.56 is: 209,243.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,174.10 : 357,538.02 = 151,677.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,174.10/357,538.02 = 151,677.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,174.10x = 357,538.02 × 151,677.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,174.10x = 54,230,494,480.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,230,494,480.83/259,174.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,243.49

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