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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,891.18, 358,652.82 and 152,463.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,891.18, 358,652.82 and 152,463.04 is: 210,400.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,891.18 : 358,652.82 = 152,463.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,891.18/358,652.82 = 152,463.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,891.18x = 358,652.82 × 152,463.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,891.18x = 54,681,299,241.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,681,299,241.77/259,891.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,400.75

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