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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,035.39, 357,469.43 and 150,160.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,035.39, 357,469.43 and 150,160.73 is: 207,222.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,035.39 : 357,469.43 = 150,160.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,035.39/357,469.43 = 150,160.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,035.39x = 357,469.43 × 150,160.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,035.39x = 53,677,868,023.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,677,868,023.33/259,035.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,222.14

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