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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,580.90, 358,298.26 and 152,174.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,580.90, 358,298.26 and 152,174.18 is: 210,045.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,580.90 : 358,298.26 = 152,174.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,580.90/358,298.26 = 152,174.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,580.90x = 358,298.26 × 152,174.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,580.90x = 54,523,743,910.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,523,743,910.93/259,580.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,045.28

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