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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,408.28, 357,928.98 and 157,487.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,408.28, 357,928.98 and 157,487.40 is: 217,299.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,408.28 : 357,928.98 = 157,487.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,408.28/357,928.98 = 157,487.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,408.28x = 357,928.98 × 157,487.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,408.28x = 56,369,304,444.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,369,304,444.85/259,408.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,299.56

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