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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,376.34, 357,966.86 and 152,036.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,376.34, 357,966.86 and 152,036.55 is: 209,826.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,376.34 : 357,966.86 = 152,036.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,376.34/357,966.86 = 152,036.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,376.34x = 357,966.86 × 152,036.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,376.34x = 54,424,046,408.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,424,046,408.73/259,376.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,826.57

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