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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,284.66, 357,901.38 and 151,888.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,284.66, 357,901.38 and 151,888.92 is: 209,658.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,284.66 : 357,901.38 = 151,888.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,284.66/357,901.38 = 151,888.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,284.66x = 357,901.38 × 151,888.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,284.66x = 54,361,254,074.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,361,254,074.71/259,284.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,658.58

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