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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,375.83, 357,966.17 and 152,036.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,375.83, 357,966.17 and 152,036.05 is: 209,825.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,375.83 : 357,966.17 = 152,036.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,375.83/357,966.17 = 152,036.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,375.83x = 357,966.17 × 152,036.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,375.83x = 54,423,762,140.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,423,762,140.34/259,375.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,825.88

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