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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,210.35, 357,588.05 and 151,713.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,210.35, 357,588.05 and 151,713.81 is: 209,293.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,210.35 : 357,588.05 = 151,713.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,210.35/357,588.05 = 151,713.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,210.35x = 357,588.05 × 151,713.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,210.35x = 54,251,044,717.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,251,044,717.40/259,210.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,293.51

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