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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,700.58, 358,396.11 and 150,796.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,700.58, 358,396.11 and 150,796.76 is: 208,104.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,700.58 : 358,396.11 = 150,796.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,700.58/358,396.11 = 150,796.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,700.58x = 358,396.11 × 150,796.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,700.58x = 54,044,970,392.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,044,970,392.62/259,700.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,104.93

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