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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,369.38, 358,019.04 and 151,974.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,369.38, 358,019.04 and 151,974.18 is: 209,776.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,369.38 : 358,019.04 = 151,974.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,369.38/358,019.04 = 151,974.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,369.38x = 358,019.04 × 151,974.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,369.38x = 54,409,650,028.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,409,650,028.39/259,369.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,776.69

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