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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,529.59, 358,175.88 and 157,531.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,529.59, 358,175.88 and 157,531.54 is: 217,408.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,529.59 : 358,175.88 = 157,531.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,529.59/358,175.88 = 157,531.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,529.59x = 358,175.88 × 157,531.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,529.59x = 56,423,997,967.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,423,997,967.26/259,529.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,408.73

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