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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,432.37, 358,025.57 and 150,528.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,432.37, 358,025.57 and 150,528.48 is: 207,734.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,432.37 : 358,025.57 = 150,528.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,432.37/358,025.57 = 150,528.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,432.37x = 358,025.57 × 150,528.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,432.37x = 53,893,043,322.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,893,043,322.48/259,432.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,734.46

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