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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,884.17, 358,646.04 and 152,531.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,884.17, 358,646.04 and 152,531.63 is: 210,497.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,884.17 : 358,646.04 = 152,531.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,884.17/358,646.04 = 152,531.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,884.17x = 358,646.04 × 152,531.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,884.17x = 54,704,863,281.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,704,863,281.02/259,884.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,497.10

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