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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,864.74, 358,616.12 and 152,436.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,864.74, 358,616.12 and 152,436.60 is: 210,364.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,864.74 : 358,616.12 = 152,436.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,864.74/358,616.12 = 152,436.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,864.74x = 358,616.12 × 152,436.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,864.74x = 54,666,221,275.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,666,221,275.81/259,864.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,364.14

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