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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,601.82, 358,219.96 and 150,680.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,601.82, 358,219.96 and 150,680.98 is: 207,922.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,601.82 : 358,219.96 = 150,680.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,601.82/358,219.96 = 150,680.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,601.82x = 358,219.96 × 150,680.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,601.82x = 53,976,934,628.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,976,934,628.36/259,601.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,922.02

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