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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,954.88, 358,720.54 and 151,049.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,954.88, 358,720.54 and 151,049.56 is: 208,438.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,954.88 : 358,720.54 = 151,049.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,954.88/358,720.54 = 151,049.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,954.88x = 358,720.54 × 151,049.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,954.88x = 54,184,579,729.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,184,579,729.96/259,954.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,438.40

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