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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,884.92, 358,647.08 and 152,532.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,884.92, 358,647.08 and 152,532.36 is: 210,498.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,884.92 : 358,647.08 = 152,532.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,884.92/358,647.08 = 152,532.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,884.92x = 358,647.08 × 152,532.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,884.92x = 54,705,285,519.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,705,285,519.51/259,884.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,498.11

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