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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,432.45, 389,312.70 and 152,816.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,432.45, 389,312.70 and 152,816.20 is: 229,320.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,432.45 : 389,312.70 = 152,816.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,432.45/389,312.70 = 152,816.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,432.45x = 389,312.70 × 152,816.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,432.45x = 59,493,287,425.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,493,287,425.74/259,432.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,320.92

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