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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,532.30, 358,086.80 and 152,044.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,532.30, 358,086.80 and 152,044.55 is: 209,781.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,532.30 : 358,086.80 = 152,044.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,532.30/358,086.80 = 152,044.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,532.30x = 358,086.80 × 152,044.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,532.30x = 54,445,145,606.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,445,145,606.72/259,532.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,781.77

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