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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,578.28, 358,294.63 and 152,171.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,578.28, 358,294.63 and 152,171.56 is: 210,041.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,578.28 : 358,294.63 = 152,171.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,578.28/358,294.63 = 152,171.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,578.28x = 358,294.63 × 152,171.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,578.28x = 54,522,252,786.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,522,252,786.72/259,578.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,041.66

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