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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,875.91, 358,634.64 and 152,523.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,875.91, 358,634.64 and 152,523.37 is: 210,485.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,875.91 : 358,634.64 = 152,523.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,875.91/358,634.64 = 152,523.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,875.91x = 358,634.64 × 152,523.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,875.91x = 54,700,164,053.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,700,164,053.85/259,875.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,485.70

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