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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,405.44, 357,977.72 and 151,952.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,405.44, 357,977.72 and 151,952.44 is: 209,693.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,405.44 : 357,977.72 = 151,952.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,405.44/357,977.72 = 151,952.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,405.44x = 357,977.72 × 151,952.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,405.44x = 54,395,588,019.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,395,588,019.64/259,405.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,693.32

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