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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,158.70, 621,149.98 and 259,135.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,158.70, 621,149.98 and 259,135.17 is: 357,566.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,158.70 : 621,149.98 = 259,135.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,158.70/621,149.98 = 259,135.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,158.70x = 621,149.98 × 259,135.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,158.70x = 160,961,805,662.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,961,805,662.80/450,158.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,566.80

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