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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,766.64, 358,345.89 and 157,764.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,766.64, 358,345.89 and 157,764.96 is: 217,635.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,766.64 : 358,345.89 = 157,764.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,766.64/358,345.89 = 157,764.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,766.64x = 358,345.89 × 157,764.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,766.64x = 56,534,425,002.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,534,425,002.01/259,766.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,635.43

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