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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,620.64, 358,274.68 and 150,716.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,620.64, 358,274.68 and 150,716.24 is: 207,987.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,620.64 : 358,274.68 = 150,716.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,620.64/358,274.68 = 150,716.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,620.64x = 358,274.68 × 150,716.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,620.64x = 53,997,812,656.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,997,812,656.80/259,620.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,987.36

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