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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,955.85, 358,721.94 and 151,050.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,955.85, 358,721.94 and 151,050.54 is: 208,439.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,955.85 : 358,721.94 = 151,050.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,955.85/358,721.94 = 151,050.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,955.85x = 358,721.94 × 151,050.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,955.85x = 54,185,142,746.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,185,142,746.85/259,955.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,439.79

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