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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,538.01, 358,094.77 and 152,050.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,538.01, 358,094.77 and 152,050.29 is: 209,789.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,538.01 : 358,094.77 = 152,050.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,538.01/358,094.77 = 152,050.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,538.01x = 358,094.77 × 152,050.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,538.01x = 54,448,413,625.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,448,413,625.98/259,538.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,789.75

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