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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,767.69, 358,539.18 and 152,372.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,767.69, 358,539.18 and 152,372.33 is: 210,308.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,767.69 : 358,539.18 = 152,372.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,767.69/358,539.18 = 152,372.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,767.69x = 358,539.18 × 152,372.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,767.69x = 54,631,448,460.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,631,448,460.19/259,767.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,308.87

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