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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,976.21, 358,767.36 and 151,101.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,976.21, 358,767.36 and 151,101.89 is: 208,520.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,976.21 : 358,767.36 = 151,101.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,976.21/358,767.36 = 151,101.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,976.21x = 358,767.36 × 151,101.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,976.21x = 54,210,423,616.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,210,423,616.96/259,976.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,520.71

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