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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,501.55, 358,121.03 and 150,597.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,501.55, 358,121.03 and 150,597.50 is: 207,829.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,501.55 : 358,121.03 = 150,597.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,501.55/358,121.03 = 150,597.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,501.55x = 358,121.03 × 150,597.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,501.55x = 53,932,129,271.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,932,129,271.83/259,501.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,829.70

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