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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,481.24, 358,118.52 and 152,093.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,481.24, 358,118.52 and 152,093.60 is: 209,909.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,481.24 : 358,118.52 = 152,093.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,481.24/358,118.52 = 152,093.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,481.24x = 358,118.52 × 152,093.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,481.24x = 54,467,534,933.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,467,534,933.47/259,481.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,909.34

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