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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,501.67, 358,121.15 and 150,597.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,501.67, 358,121.15 and 150,597.63 is: 207,829.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,501.67 : 358,121.15 = 150,597.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,501.67/358,121.15 = 150,597.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,501.67x = 358,121.15 × 150,597.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,501.67x = 53,932,196,442.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,932,196,442.87/259,501.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,829.86

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