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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,585.38, 358,160.13 and 152,097.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,585.38, 358,160.13 and 152,097.66 is: 209,855.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,585.38 : 358,160.13 = 152,097.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,585.38/358,160.13 = 152,097.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,585.38x = 358,160.13 × 152,097.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,585.38x = 54,475,317,678.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,475,317,678.30/259,585.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,855.11

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