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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,448.85, 358,023.97 and 150,544.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,448.85, 358,023.97 and 150,544.76 is: 207,742.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,448.85 : 358,023.97 = 150,544.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,448.85/358,023.97 = 150,544.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,448.85x = 358,023.97 × 150,544.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,448.85x = 53,898,630,471.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,898,630,471.42/259,448.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,742.80

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