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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,372.62, 358,023.51 and 151,977.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,372.62, 358,023.51 and 151,977.42 is: 209,781.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,372.62 : 358,023.51 = 151,977.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,372.62/358,023.51 = 151,977.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,372.62x = 358,023.51 × 151,977.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,372.62x = 54,411,489,349.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,411,489,349.14/259,372.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,781.16

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