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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,880.72, 358,641.23 and 152,528.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,880.72, 358,641.23 and 152,528.18 is: 210,492.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,880.72 : 358,641.23 = 152,528.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,880.72/358,641.23 = 152,528.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,880.72x = 358,641.23 × 152,528.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,880.72x = 54,702,891,529.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,702,891,529.01/259,880.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,492.31

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