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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,547.44, 358,184.04 and 150,643.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,547.44, 358,184.04 and 150,643.62 is: 207,893.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,547.44 : 358,184.04 = 150,643.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,547.44/358,184.04 = 150,643.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,547.44x = 358,184.04 × 150,643.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,547.44x = 53,958,140,411.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,958,140,411.82/259,547.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,893.17

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