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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,850.48, 358,492.38 and 152,380.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,850.48, 358,492.38 and 152,380.76 is: 210,226.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,850.48 : 358,492.38 = 152,380.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,850.48/358,492.38 = 152,380.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,850.48x = 358,492.38 × 152,380.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,850.48x = 54,627,341,318.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,627,341,318.61/259,850.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,226.06

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