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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,777.08, 358,552.14 and 152,381.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,777.08, 358,552.14 and 152,381.71 is: 210,321.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,777.08 : 358,552.14 = 152,381.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,777.08/358,552.14 = 152,381.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,777.08x = 358,552.14 × 152,381.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,777.08x = 54,636,788,094.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,636,788,094.12/259,777.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,321.82

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