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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,491.14, 358,089.66 and 152,132.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,491.14, 358,089.66 and 152,132.68 is: 209,938.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,491.14 : 358,089.66 = 152,132.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,491.14/358,089.66 = 152,132.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,491.14x = 358,089.66 × 152,132.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,491.14x = 54,477,140,103.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,477,140,103.70/259,491.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,938.34

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