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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,667.08, 358,400.34 and 152,271.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,667.08, 358,400.34 and 152,271.71 is: 210,170.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,667.08 : 358,400.34 = 152,271.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,667.08/358,400.34 = 152,271.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,667.08x = 358,400.34 × 152,271.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,667.08x = 54,574,232,188.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,574,232,188.38/259,667.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,170.01

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