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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,511.80, 389,267.70 and 152,786.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,511.80, 389,267.70 and 152,786.20 is: 229,179.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,511.80 : 389,267.70 = 152,786.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,511.80/389,267.70 = 152,786.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,511.80x = 389,267.70 × 152,786.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,511.80x = 59,474,732,665.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,474,732,665.74/259,511.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,179.30

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