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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,611.66, 358,296.94 and 150,692.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,611.66, 358,296.94 and 150,692.71 is: 207,975.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,611.66 : 358,296.94 = 150,692.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,611.66/358,296.94 = 150,692.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,611.66x = 358,296.94 × 150,692.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,611.66x = 53,992,736,873.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,992,736,873.31/259,611.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,975.01

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