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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,581.95, 358,155.39 and 152,094.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,581.95, 358,155.39 and 152,094.23 is: 209,850.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,581.95 : 358,155.39 = 152,094.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,581.95/358,155.39 = 152,094.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,581.95x = 358,155.39 × 152,094.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,581.95x = 54,473,365,711.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,473,365,711.15/259,581.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,850.36

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