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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,596.24, 358,240.70 and 150,710.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,596.24, 358,240.70 and 150,710.68 is: 207,979.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,596.24 : 358,240.70 = 150,710.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,596.24/358,240.70 = 150,710.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,596.24x = 358,240.70 × 150,710.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,596.24x = 53,990,699,500.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,990,699,500.68/259,596.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,979.51

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