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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,313.16, 357,850.83 and 150,439.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,313.16, 357,850.83 and 150,439.52 is: 207,605.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,313.16 : 357,850.83 = 150,439.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,313.16/357,850.83 = 150,439.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,313.16x = 357,850.83 × 150,439.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,313.16x = 53,834,905,307.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,834,905,307.55/259,313.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,605.76

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