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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,489.37, 358,012.91 and 152,025.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,489.37, 358,012.91 and 152,025.05 is: 209,746.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,489.37 : 358,012.91 = 152,025.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,489.37/358,012.91 = 152,025.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,489.37x = 358,012.91 × 152,025.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,489.37x = 54,426,929,783.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,426,929,783.27/259,489.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,746.28

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