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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,363.38, 358,010.76 and 151,968.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,363.38, 358,010.76 and 151,968.18 is: 209,768.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,363.38 : 358,010.76 = 151,968.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,363.38/358,010.76 = 151,968.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,363.38x = 358,010.76 × 151,968.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,363.38x = 54,406,243,617.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,406,243,617.62/259,363.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,768.41

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