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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,877.33, 358,610.45 and 150,963.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,877.33, 358,610.45 and 150,963.65 is: 208,318.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,877.33 : 358,610.45 = 150,963.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,877.33/358,610.45 = 150,963.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,877.33x = 358,610.45 × 150,963.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,877.33x = 54,137,139,912.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,137,139,912.27/259,877.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,318.05

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