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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,177.10, 357,542.16 and 151,680.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,177.10, 357,542.16 and 151,680.56 is: 209,247.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,177.10 : 357,542.16 = 151,680.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,177.10/357,542.16 = 151,680.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,177.10x = 357,542.16 × 151,680.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,177.10x = 54,232,195,052.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,232,195,052.41/259,177.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,247.63

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