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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,502.37, 358,122.09 and 150,598.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,502.37, 358,122.09 and 150,598.32 is: 207,830.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,502.37 : 358,122.09 = 150,598.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,502.37/358,122.09 = 150,598.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,502.37x = 358,122.09 × 150,598.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,502.37x = 53,932,584,330.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,932,584,330.67/259,502.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,830.80

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