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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,819.87, 358,472.96 and 150,903.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,819.87, 358,472.96 and 150,903.17 is: 208,200.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,819.87 : 358,472.96 = 150,903.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,819.87/358,472.96 = 150,903.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,819.87x = 358,472.96 × 150,903.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,819.87x = 54,094,706,938.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,094,706,938.50/259,819.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,200.81

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