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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,878.12, 358,570.98 and 152,442.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,878.12, 358,570.98 and 152,442.60 is: 210,335.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,878.12 : 358,570.98 = 152,442.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,878.12/358,570.98 = 152,442.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,878.12x = 358,570.98 × 152,442.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,878.12x = 54,661,492,475.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,661,492,475.75/259,878.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,335.11

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