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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,740.09, 358,501.01 and 152,344.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,740.09, 358,501.01 and 152,344.73 is: 210,270.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,740.09 : 358,501.01 = 152,344.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,740.09/358,501.01 = 152,344.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,740.09x = 358,501.01 × 152,344.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,740.09x = 54,615,737,018.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,615,737,018.95/259,740.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,270.72

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