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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,524.86, 358,118.97 and 150,612.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,524.86, 358,118.97 and 150,612.26 is: 207,830.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,524.86 : 358,118.97 = 150,612.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,524.86/358,118.97 = 150,612.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,524.86x = 358,118.97 × 150,612.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,524.86x = 53,937,107,420.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,937,107,420.57/259,524.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,830.21

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