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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,360.38, 358,006.62 and 151,965.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,360.38, 358,006.62 and 151,965.18 is: 209,764.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,360.38 : 358,006.62 = 151,965.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,360.38/358,006.62 = 151,965.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,360.38x = 358,006.62 × 151,965.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,360.38x = 54,404,540,449.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,404,540,449.49/259,360.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,764.27

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