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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,372.38, 358,023.18 and 151,977.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,372.38, 358,023.18 and 151,977.18 is: 209,780.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,372.38 : 358,023.18 = 151,977.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,372.38/358,023.18 = 151,977.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,372.38x = 358,023.18 × 151,977.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,372.38x = 54,411,353,271.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,411,353,271.03/259,372.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,780.83

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