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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,816.07, 358,467.86 and 150,899.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,816.07, 358,467.86 and 150,899.42 is: 208,195.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,816.07 : 358,467.86 = 150,899.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,816.07/358,467.86 = 150,899.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,816.07x = 358,467.86 × 150,899.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,816.07x = 54,092,593,436.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,092,593,436.06/259,816.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,195.72

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