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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,336.32, 357,919.20 and 151,949.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,336.32, 357,919.20 and 151,949.22 is: 209,710.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,336.32 : 357,919.20 = 151,949.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,336.32/357,919.20 = 151,949.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,336.32x = 357,919.20 × 151,949.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,336.32x = 54,385,543,263.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,385,543,263.02/259,336.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,710.48

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