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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,576.90, 358,292.73 and 152,170.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,576.90, 358,292.73 and 152,170.18 is: 210,039.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,576.90 : 358,292.73 = 152,170.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,576.90/358,292.73 = 152,170.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,576.90x = 358,292.73 × 152,170.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,576.90x = 54,521,469,216.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,521,469,216.79/259,576.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,039.76

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