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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,366.38, 358,014.90 and 151,971.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,366.38, 358,014.90 and 151,971.18 is: 209,772.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,366.38 : 358,014.90 = 151,971.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,366.38/358,014.90 = 151,971.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,366.38x = 358,014.90 × 151,971.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,366.38x = 54,407,946,810.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,407,946,810.58/259,366.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,772.55

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