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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,598.88, 358,251.12 and 152,246.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,598.88, 358,251.12 and 152,246.34 is: 210,102.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,598.88 : 358,251.12 = 152,246.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,598.88/358,251.12 = 152,246.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,598.88x = 358,251.12 × 152,246.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,598.88x = 54,542,421,820.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,542,421,820.90/259,598.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,102.69

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