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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,098.84, 387,956.52 and 152,393.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,098.84, 387,956.52 and 152,393.76 is: 228,183.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,098.84 : 387,956.52 = 152,393.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,098.84/387,956.52 = 152,393.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,098.84x = 387,956.52 × 152,393.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,098.84x = 59,122,152,799.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,122,152,799.32/259,098.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,183.78

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