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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,545.36, 358,206.96 and 152,157.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,545.36, 358,206.96 and 152,157.60 is: 209,997.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,545.36 : 358,206.96 = 152,157.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,545.36/358,206.96 = 152,157.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,545.36x = 358,206.96 × 152,157.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,545.36x = 54,503,911,336.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,503,911,336.90/259,545.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,997.63

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