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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,551.58, 358,156.29 and 157,632.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,551.58, 358,156.29 and 157,632.82 is: 217,518.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,551.58 : 358,156.29 = 157,632.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,551.58/358,156.29 = 157,632.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,551.58x = 358,156.29 × 157,632.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,551.58x = 56,457,185,993.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,457,185,993.44/259,551.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,518.17

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