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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,377.21, 357,968.07 and 152,037.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,377.21, 357,968.07 and 152,037.43 is: 209,827.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,377.21 : 357,968.07 = 152,037.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,377.21/357,968.07 = 152,037.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,377.21x = 357,968.07 × 152,037.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,377.21x = 54,424,544,489.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,424,544,489.94/259,377.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,827.78

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