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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,161.04, 357,643.20 and 150,286.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,161.04, 357,643.20 and 150,286.60 is: 207,396.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,161.04 : 357,643.20 = 150,286.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,161.04/357,643.20 = 150,286.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,161.04x = 357,643.20 × 150,286.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,161.04x = 53,748,980,541.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,748,980,541.12/259,161.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,396.07

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