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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,601.88, 358,255.26 and 152,249.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,601.88, 358,255.26 and 152,249.34 is: 210,106.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,601.88 : 358,255.26 = 152,249.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,601.88/358,255.26 = 152,249.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,601.88x = 358,255.26 × 152,249.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,601.88x = 54,544,126,886.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,544,126,886.53/259,601.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,106.83

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