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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,887.30, 358,647.18 and 152,459.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,887.30, 358,647.18 and 152,459.16 is: 210,395.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,887.30 : 358,647.18 = 152,459.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,887.30/358,647.18 = 152,459.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,887.30x = 358,647.18 × 152,459.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,887.30x = 54,679,047,799.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,679,047,799.17/259,887.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,395.23

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