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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,582.95, 358,156.76 and 152,095.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,582.95, 358,156.76 and 152,095.23 is: 209,851.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,582.95 : 358,156.76 = 152,095.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,582.95/358,156.76 = 152,095.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,582.95x = 358,156.76 × 152,095.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,582.95x = 54,473,934,788.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,473,934,788.25/259,582.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,851.74

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