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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,204.68, 357,710.04 and 151,764.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,204.68, 357,710.04 and 151,764.66 is: 209,439.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,204.68 : 357,710.04 = 151,764.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,204.68/357,710.04 = 151,764.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,204.68x = 357,710.04 × 151,764.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,204.68x = 54,287,742,599.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,287,742,599.19/259,204.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,439.67

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