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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,532.84, 358,155.60 and 152,081.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,532.84, 358,155.60 and 152,081.48 is: 209,872.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,532.84 : 358,155.60 = 152,081.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,532.84/358,155.60 = 152,081.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,532.84x = 358,155.60 × 152,081.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,532.84x = 54,468,833,718.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,468,833,718.29/259,532.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,872.61

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