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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,407.32, 358,061.85 and 152,011.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,407.32, 358,061.85 and 152,011.94 is: 209,823.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,407.32 : 358,061.85 = 152,011.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,407.32/358,061.85 = 152,011.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,407.32x = 358,061.85 × 152,011.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,407.32x = 54,429,674,668.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,429,674,668.18/259,407.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,823.21

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