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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,534.84, 358,158.36 and 152,083.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,534.84, 358,158.36 and 152,083.48 is: 209,875.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,534.84 : 358,158.36 = 152,083.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,534.84/358,158.36 = 152,083.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,534.84x = 358,158.36 × 152,083.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,534.84x = 54,469,969,779.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,469,969,779.89/259,534.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,875.37

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