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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,667.12, 358,339.25 and 150,798.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,667.12, 358,339.25 and 150,798.23 is: 208,100.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,667.12 : 358,339.25 = 150,798.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,667.12/358,339.25 = 150,798.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,667.12x = 358,339.25 × 150,798.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,667.12x = 54,036,923,224.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,036,923,224.83/259,667.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,100.76

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