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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,794.42, 358,477.86 and 157,766.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,794.42, 358,477.86 and 157,766.82 is: 217,694.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,794.42 : 358,477.86 = 157,766.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,794.42/358,477.86 = 157,766.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,794.42x = 358,477.86 × 157,766.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,794.42x = 56,555,912,012.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,555,912,012.61/259,794.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,694.87

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