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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,576.03, 358,291.53 and 152,169.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,576.03, 358,291.53 and 152,169.31 is: 210,038.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,576.03 : 358,291.53 = 152,169.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,576.03/358,291.53 = 152,169.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,576.03x = 358,291.53 × 152,169.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,576.03x = 54,520,972,346.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,520,972,346.64/259,576.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,038.55

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