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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,498.88, 358,100.29 and 152,140.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,498.88, 358,100.29 and 152,140.40 is: 209,948.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,498.88 : 358,100.29 = 152,140.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,498.88/358,100.29 = 152,140.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,498.88x = 358,100.29 × 152,140.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,498.88x = 54,481,521,360.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,481,521,360.72/259,498.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,948.97

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