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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,974.92, 358,718.46 and 151,084.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,974.92, 358,718.46 and 151,084.16 is: 208,468.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,974.92 : 358,718.46 = 151,084.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,974.92/358,718.46 = 151,084.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,974.92x = 358,718.46 × 151,084.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,974.92x = 54,196,677,205.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,196,677,205.59/259,974.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,468.87

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