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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,612.16, 358,297.64 and 150,693.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,612.16, 358,297.64 and 150,693.21 is: 207,975.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,612.16 : 358,297.64 = 150,693.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,612.16/358,297.64 = 150,693.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,612.16x = 358,297.64 × 150,693.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,612.16x = 53,993,020,753.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,993,020,753.56/259,612.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,975.70

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