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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,284.48, 357,836.04 and 151,891.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,284.48, 357,836.04 and 151,891.44 is: 209,623.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,284.48 : 357,836.04 = 151,891.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,284.48/357,836.04 = 151,891.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,284.48x = 357,836.04 × 151,891.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,284.48x = 54,352,231,399.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,352,231,399.50/259,284.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,623.93

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