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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,878.33, 358,634.76 and 152,450.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,878.33, 358,634.76 and 152,450.19 is: 210,382.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,878.33 : 358,634.76 = 152,450.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,878.33/358,634.76 = 152,450.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,878.33x = 358,634.76 × 152,450.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,878.33x = 54,673,937,302.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,673,937,302.60/259,878.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,382.83

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