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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,265.66, 357,865.68 and 150,397.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,265.66, 357,865.68 and 150,397.51 is: 207,594.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,265.66 : 357,865.68 = 150,397.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,265.66/357,865.68 = 150,397.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,265.66x = 357,865.68 × 150,397.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,265.66x = 53,822,106,855.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,822,106,855.78/259,265.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,594.43

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