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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,738.59, 358,498.93 and 152,343.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,738.59, 358,498.93 and 152,343.23 is: 210,268.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,738.59 : 358,498.93 = 152,343.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,738.59/358,498.93 = 152,343.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,738.59x = 358,498.93 × 152,343.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,738.59x = 54,614,883,060.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,614,883,060.03/259,738.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,268.65

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