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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,203.43, 357,708.32 and 151,763.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,203.43, 357,708.32 and 151,763.41 is: 209,437.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,203.43 : 357,708.32 = 151,763.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,203.43/357,708.32 = 151,763.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,203.43x = 357,708.32 × 151,763.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,203.43x = 54,287,034,428.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,287,034,428.57/259,203.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,437.95

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