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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,689.08, 358,380.24 and 150,785.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,689.08, 358,380.24 and 150,785.26 is: 208,089.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,689.08 : 358,380.24 = 150,785.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,689.08/358,380.24 = 150,785.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,689.08x = 358,380.24 × 150,785.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,689.08x = 54,038,457,667.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,038,457,667.26/259,689.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,089.06

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