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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,607.26, 358,262.68 and 152,254.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,607.26, 358,262.68 and 152,254.72 is: 210,114.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,607.26 : 358,262.68 = 152,254.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,607.26/358,262.68 = 152,254.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,607.26x = 358,262.68 × 152,254.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,607.26x = 54,547,182,238.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,547,182,238.54/259,607.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,114.24

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