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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,801, 388,575.72 and 152,930.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,801, 388,575.72 and 152,930.26 is: 228,732.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,801 : 388,575.72 = 152,930.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,801/388,575.72 = 152,930.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,801x = 388,575.72 × 152,930.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,801x = 59,424,985,889.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,424,985,889.29/259,801
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,732.71

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