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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,575.90, 358,291.35 and 152,169.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,575.90, 358,291.35 and 152,169.18 is: 210,038.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,575.90 : 358,291.35 = 152,169.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,575.90/358,291.35 = 152,169.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,575.90x = 358,291.35 × 152,169.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,575.90x = 54,520,900,930.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,520,900,930.59/259,575.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,038.38

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