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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,596.29, 358,212.38 and 150,675.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,596.29, 358,212.38 and 150,675.49 is: 207,914.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,596.29 : 358,212.38 = 150,675.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,596.29/358,212.38 = 150,675.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,596.29x = 358,212.38 × 150,675.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,596.29x = 53,973,825,574.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,973,825,574.95/259,596.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,914.47

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