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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,875.81, 358,625.88 and 152,425.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,875.81, 358,625.88 and 152,425.26 is: 210,345.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,875.81 : 358,625.88 = 152,425.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,875.81/358,625.88 = 152,425.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,875.81x = 358,625.88 × 152,425.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,875.81x = 54,663,643,001.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,663,643,001.73/259,875.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,345.25

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