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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,576.53, 358,292.21 and 152,169.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,576.53, 358,292.21 and 152,169.81 is: 210,039.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,576.53 : 358,292.21 = 152,169.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,576.53/358,292.21 = 152,169.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,576.53x = 358,292.21 × 152,169.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,576.53x = 54,521,257,520.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,521,257,520.18/259,576.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,039.24

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