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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,948.16, 358,752.60 and 157,950.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,948.16, 358,752.60 and 157,950.16 is: 217,985.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,948.16 : 358,752.60 = 157,950.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,948.16/358,752.60 = 157,950.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,948.16x = 358,752.60 × 157,950.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,948.16x = 56,665,030,570.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,665,030,570.42/259,948.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,985.89

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