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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,571.92, 358,176.72 and 152,117.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,571.92, 358,176.72 and 152,117.36 is: 209,902.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,571.92 : 358,176.72 = 152,117.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,571.92/358,176.72 = 152,117.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,571.92x = 358,176.72 × 152,117.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,571.92x = 54,484,897,059.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,484,897,059.86/259,571.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,902.89

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