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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,583.95, 358,158.14 and 152,096.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,583.95, 358,158.14 and 152,096.23 is: 209,853.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,583.95 : 358,158.14 = 152,096.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,583.95/358,158.14 = 152,096.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,583.95x = 358,158.14 × 152,096.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,583.95x = 54,474,502,837.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,474,502,837.81/259,583.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,853.12

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