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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,592.08, 358,169.16 and 152,104.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,592.08, 358,169.16 and 152,104.48 is: 209,864.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,592.08 : 358,169.16 = 152,104.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,592.08/358,169.16 = 152,104.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,592.08x = 358,169.16 × 152,104.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,592.08x = 54,479,133,833.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,479,133,833.84/259,592.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,864.39

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