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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,793.64, 358,496.28 and 150,848.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,793.64, 358,496.28 and 150,848.19 is: 208,159.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,793.64 : 358,496.28 = 150,848.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,793.64/358,496.28 = 150,848.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,793.64x = 358,496.28 × 150,848.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,793.64x = 54,078,514,959.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,078,514,959.73/259,793.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,159.50

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