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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,059.24, 357,502.50 and 150,184.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,059.24, 357,502.50 and 150,184.80 is: 207,255.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,059.24 : 357,502.50 = 150,184.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,059.24/357,502.50 = 150,184.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,059.24x = 357,502.50 × 150,184.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,059.24x = 53,691,441,462.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,691,441,462.00/259,059.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,255.46

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