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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,713, 358,431.48 and 152,373.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,713, 358,431.48 and 152,373.42 is: 210,291.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,713 : 358,431.48 = 152,373.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,713/358,431.48 = 152,373.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,713x = 358,431.48 × 152,373.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,713x = 54,615,430,443.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,615,430,443.26/259,713
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,291.48

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