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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,525.17, 358,172.15 and 152,099.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,525.17, 358,172.15 and 152,099.73 is: 209,913.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,525.17 : 358,172.15 = 152,099.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,525.17/358,172.15 = 152,099.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,525.17x = 358,172.15 × 152,099.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,525.17x = 54,477,886,548.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,477,886,548.02/259,525.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,913.69

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