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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,460.81, 358,047.79 and 152,102.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,460.81, 358,047.79 and 152,102.34 is: 209,896.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,460.81 : 358,047.79 = 152,102.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,460.81/358,047.79 = 152,102.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,460.81x = 358,047.79 × 152,102.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,460.81x = 54,459,905,930.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,459,905,930.32/259,460.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,896.47

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