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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,605.26, 358,259.92 and 152,252.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,605.26, 358,259.92 and 152,252.72 is: 210,111.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,605.26 : 358,259.92 = 152,252.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,605.26/358,259.92 = 152,252.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,605.26x = 358,259.92 × 152,252.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,605.26x = 54,546,045,495.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,546,045,495.68/259,605.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,111.48

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