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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,869.06, 358,705.67 and 152,399.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,869.06, 358,705.67 and 152,399.88 is: 210,362.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,869.06 : 358,705.67 = 152,399.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,869.06/358,705.67 = 152,399.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,869.06x = 358,705.67 × 152,399.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,869.06x = 54,666,700,301.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,666,700,301.32/259,869.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,362.48

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