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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,965.92, 358,706.04 and 151,075.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,965.92, 358,706.04 and 151,075.16 is: 208,456.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,965.92 : 358,706.04 = 151,075.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,965.92/358,706.04 = 151,075.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,965.92x = 358,706.04 × 151,075.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,965.92x = 54,191,572,385.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,191,572,385.97/259,965.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,456.45

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