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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,351.36, 357,933.28 and 150,479.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,351.36, 357,933.28 and 150,479.60 is: 207,678.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,351.36 : 357,933.28 = 150,479.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,351.36/357,933.28 = 150,479.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,351.36x = 357,933.28 × 150,479.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,351.36x = 53,861,656,801.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,861,656,801.09/259,351.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,678.33

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