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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,461.49, 358,048.73 and 152,103.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,461.49, 358,048.73 and 152,103.03 is: 209,897.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,461.49 : 358,048.73 = 152,103.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,461.49/358,048.73 = 152,103.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,461.49x = 358,048.73 × 152,103.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,461.49x = 54,460,296,720.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,460,296,720.65/259,461.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,897.42

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