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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,892.31, 358,654.37 and 152,464.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,892.31, 358,654.37 and 152,464.17 is: 210,402.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,892.31 : 358,654.37 = 152,464.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,892.31/358,654.37 = 152,464.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,892.31x = 358,654.37 × 152,464.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,892.31x = 54,681,939,426.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,681,939,426.81/259,892.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,402.30

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