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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,290.48, 357,844.32 and 151,897.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,290.48, 357,844.32 and 151,897.44 is: 209,632.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,290.48 : 357,844.32 = 151,897.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,290.48/357,844.32 = 151,897.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,290.48x = 357,844.32 × 151,897.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,290.48x = 54,355,636,126.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,355,636,126.54/259,290.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,632.21

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