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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,407.53, 357,927.95 and 157,486.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,407.53, 357,927.95 and 157,486.64 is: 217,298.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,407.53 : 357,927.95 = 157,486.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,407.53/357,927.95 = 157,486.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,407.53x = 357,927.95 × 157,486.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,407.53x = 56,368,870,207.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,368,870,207.59/259,407.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,298.51

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