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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,253.51, 357,731.60 and 150,353.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,253.51, 357,731.60 and 150,353.19 is: 207,465.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,253.51 : 357,731.60 = 150,353.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,253.51/357,731.60 = 150,353.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,253.51x = 357,731.60 × 150,353.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,253.51x = 53,786,086,472.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,786,086,472.04/259,253.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,465.22

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