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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,364.62, 358,012.47 and 151,969.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,364.62, 358,012.47 and 151,969.42 is: 209,770.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,364.62 : 358,012.47 = 151,969.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,364.62/358,012.47 = 151,969.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,364.62x = 358,012.47 × 151,969.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,364.62x = 54,406,947,418.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,406,947,418.67/259,364.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,770.12

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