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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,741.35, 358,502.73 and 152,345.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,741.35, 358,502.73 and 152,345.98 is: 210,272.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,741.35 : 358,502.73 = 152,345.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,741.35/358,502.73 = 152,345.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,741.35x = 358,502.73 × 152,345.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,741.35x = 54,616,449,734.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,616,449,734.53/259,741.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,272.45

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