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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,569.80, 389,354.70 and 152,844.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,569.80, 389,354.70 and 152,844.20 is: 229,266.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,569.80 : 389,354.70 = 152,844.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,569.80/389,354.70 = 152,844.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,569.80x = 389,354.70 × 152,844.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,569.80x = 59,510,607,637.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,510,607,637.74/259,569.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,266.30

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