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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,738.30, 358,498.56 and 152,342.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,738.30, 358,498.56 and 152,342.93 is: 210,268.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,738.30 : 358,498.56 = 152,342.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,738.30/358,498.56 = 152,342.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,738.30x = 358,498.56 × 152,342.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,738.30x = 54,614,719,625.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,614,719,625.23/259,738.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,268.26

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