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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,161.54, 357,643.89 and 150,287.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,161.54, 357,643.89 and 150,287.10 is: 207,396.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,161.54 : 357,643.89 = 150,287.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,161.54/357,643.89 = 150,287.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,161.54x = 357,643.89 × 150,287.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,161.54x = 53,749,263,060.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,749,263,060.82/259,161.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,396.76

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