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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,502.18, 358,121.84 and 150,598.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,502.18, 358,121.84 and 150,598.13 is: 207,830.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,502.18 : 358,121.84 = 150,598.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,502.18/358,121.84 = 150,598.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,502.18x = 358,121.84 × 150,598.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,502.18x = 53,932,476,872.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,932,476,872.56/259,502.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,830.54

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