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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,467.30, 358,067.60 and 150,595.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,467.30, 358,067.60 and 150,595.71 is: 207,823.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,467.30 : 358,067.60 = 150,595.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,467.30/358,067.60 = 150,595.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,467.30x = 358,067.60 × 150,595.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,467.30x = 53,923,444,263.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,923,444,263.73/259,467.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,823.66

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