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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,910.53, 358,659.53 and 151,005.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,910.53, 358,659.53 and 151,005.22 is: 208,377.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,910.53 : 358,659.53 = 151,005.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,910.53/358,659.53 = 151,005.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,910.53x = 358,659.53 × 151,005.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,910.53x = 54,159,460,147.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,159,460,147.34/259,910.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,377.32

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