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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,378.62, 358,031.79 and 151,983.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,378.62, 358,031.79 and 151,983.42 is: 209,789.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,378.62 : 358,031.79 = 151,983.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,378.62/358,031.79 = 151,983.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,378.62x = 358,031.79 × 151,983.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,378.62x = 54,414,895,912.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,414,895,912.92/259,378.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,789.44

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