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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,577.28, 358,293.25 and 152,170.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,577.28, 358,293.25 and 152,170.56 is: 210,040.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,577.28 : 358,293.25 = 152,170.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,577.28/358,293.25 = 152,170.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,577.28x = 358,293.25 × 152,170.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,577.28x = 54,521,684,496.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,521,684,496.72/259,577.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,040.28

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