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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,232.52, 357,748.32 and 151,792.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,232.52, 357,748.32 and 151,792.44 is: 209,477.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,232.52 : 357,748.32 = 151,792.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,232.52/357,748.32 = 151,792.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,232.52x = 357,748.32 × 151,792.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,232.52x = 54,303,490,398.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,303,490,398.70/259,232.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,477.93

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