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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,485.24, 358,124.04 and 152,097.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,485.24, 358,124.04 and 152,097.60 is: 209,914.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,485.24 : 358,124.04 = 152,097.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,485.24/358,124.04 = 152,097.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,485.24x = 358,124.04 × 152,097.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,485.24x = 54,469,806,986.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,469,806,986.30/259,485.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,914.86

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