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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,664.56, 358,273.98 and 152,213.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,664.56, 358,273.98 and 152,213.83 is: 210,018.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,664.56 : 358,273.98 = 152,213.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,664.56/358,273.98 = 152,213.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,664.56x = 358,273.98 × 152,213.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,664.56x = 54,534,254,685.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,534,254,685.14/259,664.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,018.09

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