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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,751.03, 358,538.06 and 152,364.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,751.03, 358,538.06 and 152,364.47 is: 210,310.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,751.03 : 358,538.06 = 152,364.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,751.03/358,538.06 = 152,364.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,751.03x = 358,538.06 × 152,364.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,751.03x = 54,628,460,074.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,628,460,074.95/259,751.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,310.85

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