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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,261.17, 357,783.59 and 150,390.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,261.17, 357,783.59 and 150,390.72 is: 207,541.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,261.17 : 357,783.59 = 150,390.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,261.17/357,783.59 = 150,390.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,261.17x = 357,783.59 × 150,390.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,261.17x = 53,807,330,952.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,807,330,952.33/259,261.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,541.03

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