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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,094.57, 357,551.28 and 150,220.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,094.57, 357,551.28 and 150,220.08 is: 207,304.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,094.57 : 357,551.28 = 150,220.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,094.57/357,551.28 = 150,220.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,094.57x = 357,551.28 × 150,220.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,094.57x = 53,711,381,885.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,711,381,885.70/259,094.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,304.16

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