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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,614.24, 358,272.32 and 152,261.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,614.24, 358,272.32 and 152,261.72 is: 210,123.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,614.24 : 358,272.32 = 152,261.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,614.24/358,272.32 = 152,261.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,614.24x = 358,272.32 × 152,261.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,614.24x = 54,551,159,671.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,551,159,671.59/259,614.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,123.91

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