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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,073.24, 357,521.88 and 150,198.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,073.24, 357,521.88 and 150,198.80 is: 207,274.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,073.24 : 357,521.88 = 150,198.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,073.24/357,521.88 = 150,198.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,073.24x = 357,521.88 × 150,198.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,073.24x = 53,699,357,349.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,699,357,349.74/259,073.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,274.81

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