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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,367.13, 357,955.61 and 152,027.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,367.13, 357,955.61 and 152,027.96 is: 209,815.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,367.13 : 357,955.61 = 152,027.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,367.13/357,955.61 = 152,027.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,367.13x = 357,955.61 × 152,027.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,367.13x = 54,419,258,608.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,419,258,608.94/259,367.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,815.56

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