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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,345.32, 357,925.02 and 150,473.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,345.32, 357,925.02 and 150,473.64 is: 207,670.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,345.32 : 357,925.02 = 150,473.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,345.32/357,925.02 = 150,473.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,345.32x = 357,925.02 × 150,473.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,345.32x = 53,858,280,606.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,858,280,606.47/259,345.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,670.15

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