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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,556.80, 389,335.20 and 152,831.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,556.80, 389,335.20 and 152,831.20 is: 229,246.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,556.80 : 389,335.20 = 152,831.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,556.80/389,335.20 = 152,831.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,556.80x = 389,335.20 × 152,831.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,556.80x = 59,502,565,818.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,502,565,818.24/259,556.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,246.80

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