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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,249.01, 357,725.40 and 150,348.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,249.01, 357,725.40 and 150,348.69 is: 207,459.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,249.01 : 357,725.40 = 150,348.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,249.01/357,725.40 = 150,348.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,249.01x = 357,725.40 × 150,348.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,249.01x = 53,783,544,705.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,783,544,705.92/259,249.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,459.02

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