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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,915.08, 358,611.60 and 157,855.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,915.08, 358,611.60 and 157,855.08 is: 217,796.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,915.08 : 358,611.60 = 157,855.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,915.08/358,611.60 = 157,855.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,915.08x = 358,611.60 × 157,855.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,915.08x = 56,608,662,806.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,608,662,806.93/259,915.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,796.76

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