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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,098.21, 357,556.28 and 150,223.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,098.21, 357,556.28 and 150,223.68 is: 207,309.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,098.21 : 357,556.28 = 150,223.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,098.21/357,556.28 = 150,223.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,098.21x = 357,556.28 × 150,223.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,098.21x = 53,713,419,437.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,713,419,437.59/259,098.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,309.11

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