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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,795.14, 358,498.35 and 150,849.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,795.14, 358,498.35 and 150,849.69 is: 208,161.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,795.14 : 358,498.35 = 150,849.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,795.14/358,498.35 = 150,849.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,795.14x = 358,498.35 × 150,849.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,795.14x = 54,079,364,963.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,079,364,963.01/259,795.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,161.57

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