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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,604.76, 358,259.23 and 152,252.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,604.76, 358,259.23 and 152,252.22 is: 210,110.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,604.76 : 358,259.23 = 152,252.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,604.76/358,259.23 = 152,252.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,604.76x = 358,259.23 × 152,252.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,604.76x = 54,545,760,931.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,545,760,931.06/259,604.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,110.79

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