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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,568.65, 358,108.95 and 152,099.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,568.65, 358,108.95 and 152,099.47 is: 209,841.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,568.65 : 358,108.95 = 152,099.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,568.65/358,108.95 = 152,099.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,568.65x = 358,108.95 × 152,099.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,568.65x = 54,468,181,659.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,468,181,659.71/259,568.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,841.14

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