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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,009.12, 357,400.92 and 150,112.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,009.12, 357,400.92 and 150,112.84 is: 207,137.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,009.12 : 357,400.92 = 150,112.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,009.12/357,400.92 = 150,112.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,009.12x = 357,400.92 × 150,112.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,009.12x = 53,650,467,119.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,650,467,119.81/259,009.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,137.37

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