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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,792.17, 358,411.20 and 150,877.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,792.17, 358,411.20 and 150,877.98 is: 208,152.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,792.17 : 358,411.20 = 150,877.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,792.17/358,411.20 = 150,877.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,792.17x = 358,411.20 × 150,877.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,792.17x = 54,076,357,865.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,076,357,865.38/259,792.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,152.38

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