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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,688.04, 358,378.74 and 150,784.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,688.04, 358,378.74 and 150,784.20 is: 208,087.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,688.04 : 358,378.74 = 150,784.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,688.04/358,378.74 = 150,784.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,688.04x = 358,378.74 × 150,784.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,688.04x = 54,037,851,607.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,037,851,607.91/259,688.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,087.56

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