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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,493.08, 358,092.33 and 152,134.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,493.08, 358,092.33 and 152,134.62 is: 209,941.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,493.08 : 358,092.33 = 152,134.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,493.08/358,092.33 = 152,134.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,493.08x = 358,092.33 × 152,134.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,493.08x = 54,478,240,929.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,478,240,929.80/259,493.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,941.01

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