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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,577.90, 358,294.11 and 152,171.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,577.90, 358,294.11 and 152,171.18 is: 210,041.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,577.90 : 358,294.11 = 152,171.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,577.90/358,294.11 = 152,171.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,577.90x = 358,294.11 × 152,171.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,577.90x = 54,522,037,505.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,522,037,505.75/259,577.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,041.14

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