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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,877.12, 358,569.60 and 152,441.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,877.12, 358,569.60 and 152,441.60 is: 210,333.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,877.12 : 358,569.60 = 152,441.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,877.12/358,569.60 = 152,441.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,877.12x = 358,569.60 × 152,441.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,877.12x = 54,660,923,535.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,660,923,535.36/259,877.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,333.73

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