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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,760.03, 358,550.51 and 152,373.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,760.03, 358,550.51 and 152,373.47 is: 210,323.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,760.03 : 358,550.51 = 152,373.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,760.03/358,550.51 = 152,373.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,760.03x = 358,550.51 × 152,373.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,760.03x = 54,633,582,824.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,633,582,824.35/259,760.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,323.29

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