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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,602.80, 358,256.53 and 152,250.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,602.80, 358,256.53 and 152,250.26 is: 210,108.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,602.80 : 358,256.53 = 152,250.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,602.80/358,256.53 = 152,250.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,602.80x = 358,256.53 × 152,250.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,602.80x = 54,544,651,115.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,544,651,115.46/259,602.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,108.10

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