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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,469.30, 358,070.36 and 150,597.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,469.30, 358,070.36 and 150,597.71 is: 207,826.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,469.30 : 358,070.36 = 150,597.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,469.30/358,070.36 = 150,597.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,469.30x = 358,070.36 × 150,597.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,469.30x = 53,924,576,234.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,924,576,234.88/259,469.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,826.42

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