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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,460.43, 358,047.27 and 152,101.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,460.43, 358,047.27 and 152,101.97 is: 209,895.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,460.43 : 358,047.27 = 152,101.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,460.43/358,047.27 = 152,101.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,460.43x = 358,047.27 × 152,101.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,460.43x = 54,459,693,329.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,459,693,329.89/259,460.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,895.95

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