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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,610.40, 358,267 and 152,257.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,610.40, 358,267 and 152,257.84 is: 210,118.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,610.40 : 358,267 = 152,257.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,610.40/358,267 = 152,257.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,610.40x = 358,267 × 152,257.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,610.40x = 54,548,959,563.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,548,959,563.28/259,610.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,118.55

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