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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,835.46, 358,626.33 and 152,461.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,835.46, 358,626.33 and 152,461.86 is: 210,428.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,835.46 : 358,626.33 = 152,461.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,835.46/358,626.33 = 152,461.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,835.46x = 358,626.33 × 152,461.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,835.46x = 54,676,837,316.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,676,837,316.77/259,835.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,428.70

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