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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,802.01, 358,488.27 and 157,774.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,802.01, 358,488.27 and 157,774.26 is: 217,705.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,802.01 : 358,488.27 = 157,774.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,802.01/358,488.27 = 157,774.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,802.01x = 358,488.27 × 157,774.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,802.01x = 56,560,221,517.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,560,221,517.93/259,802.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,705.10

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