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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,824.78, 358,476.57 and 152,399.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,824.78, 358,476.57 and 152,399.34 is: 210,263.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,824.78 : 358,476.57 = 152,399.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,824.78/358,476.57 = 152,399.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,824.78x = 358,476.57 × 152,399.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,824.78x = 54,631,592,673.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,631,592,673.46/259,824.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,263.21

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