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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,741.60, 358,503.08 and 152,346.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,741.60, 358,503.08 and 152,346.23 is: 210,272.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,741.60 : 358,503.08 = 152,346.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,741.60/358,503.08 = 152,346.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,741.60x = 358,503.08 × 152,346.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,741.60x = 54,616,592,681.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,616,592,681.39/259,741.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,272.80

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