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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,598.13, 358,250.09 and 152,245.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,598.13, 358,250.09 and 152,245.59 is: 210,101.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,598.13 : 358,250.09 = 152,245.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,598.13/358,250.09 = 152,245.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,598.13x = 358,250.09 × 152,245.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,598.13x = 54,541,995,558.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,541,995,558.38/259,598.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,101.65

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