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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,355.75, 357,938.45 and 152,015.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,355.75, 357,938.45 and 152,015.96 is: 209,798.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,355.75 : 357,938.45 = 152,015.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,355.75/357,938.45 = 152,015.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,355.75x = 357,938.45 × 152,015.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,355.75x = 54,412,354,547.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,412,354,547.89/259,355.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,798.15

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