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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,945.76, 389,862.60 and 151,802.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,945.76, 389,862.60 and 151,802.96 is: 227,671.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,945.76 : 389,862.60 = 151,802.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,945.76/389,862.60 = 151,802.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,945.76x = 389,862.60 × 151,802.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,945.76x = 59,182,296,673.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,182,296,673.30/259,945.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,671.71

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