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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,426.60, 357,954.12 and 157,505.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,426.60, 357,954.12 and 157,505.62 is: 217,324.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,426.60 : 357,954.12 = 157,505.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,426.60/357,954.12 = 157,505.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,426.60x = 357,954.12 × 157,505.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,426.60x = 56,379,785,602.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,379,785,602.15/259,426.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,324.61

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