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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,160.04, 357,641.82 and 150,285.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,160.04, 357,641.82 and 150,285.60 is: 207,394.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,160.04 : 357,641.82 = 150,285.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,160.04/357,641.82 = 150,285.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,160.04x = 357,641.82 × 150,285.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,160.04x = 53,748,415,503.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,748,415,503.79/259,160.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,394.69

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