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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,188.06, 357,534.24 and 151,737.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,188.06, 357,534.24 and 151,737.30 is: 209,312.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,188.06 : 357,534.24 = 151,737.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,188.06/357,534.24 = 151,737.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,188.06x = 357,534.24 × 151,737.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,188.06x = 54,251,280,235.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,251,280,235.15/259,188.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,312.42

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