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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,558.63, 358,204.48 and 152,163.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,558.63, 358,204.48 and 152,163.16 is: 209,993.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,558.63 : 358,204.48 = 152,163.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,558.63/358,204.48 = 152,163.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,558.63x = 358,204.48 × 152,163.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,558.63x = 54,505,524,327.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,505,524,327.04/259,558.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,993.11

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