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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,687.48, 358,344.39 and 150,762.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,687.48, 358,344.39 and 150,762.73 is: 208,038.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,687.48 : 358,344.39 = 150,762.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,687.48/358,344.39 = 150,762.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,687.48x = 358,344.39 × 150,762.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,687.48x = 54,024,978,516.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,024,978,516.58/259,687.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,038.44

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