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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,321.48, 357,892.26 and 150,449.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,321.48, 357,892.26 and 150,449.80 is: 207,637.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,321.48 : 357,892.26 = 150,449.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,321.48/357,892.26 = 150,449.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,321.48x = 357,892.26 × 150,449.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,321.48x = 53,844,818,938.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,844,818,938.55/259,321.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,637.33

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