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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,576.28, 358,291.87 and 152,169.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,576.28, 358,291.87 and 152,169.56 is: 210,038.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,576.28 : 358,291.87 = 152,169.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,576.28/358,291.87 = 152,169.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,576.28x = 358,291.87 × 152,169.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,576.28x = 54,521,114,037.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,521,114,037.59/259,576.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,038.90

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