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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,621.68, 358,310.76 and 150,702.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,621.68, 358,310.76 and 150,702.72 is: 207,988.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,621.68 : 358,310.76 = 150,702.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,621.68/358,310.76 = 150,702.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,621.68x = 358,310.76 × 150,702.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,621.68x = 53,998,406,137.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,998,406,137.27/259,621.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,988.82

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