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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,610.66, 358,295.56 and 150,691.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,610.66, 358,295.56 and 150,691.71 is: 207,973.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,610.66 : 358,295.56 = 150,691.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,610.66/358,295.56 = 150,691.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,610.66x = 358,295.56 × 150,691.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,610.66x = 53,992,170,245.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,992,170,245.08/259,610.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,973.63

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