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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,893.43, 358,655.93 and 152,465.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,893.43, 358,655.93 and 152,465.29 is: 210,403.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,893.43 : 358,655.93 = 152,465.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,893.43/358,655.93 = 152,465.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,893.43x = 358,655.93 × 152,465.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,893.43x = 54,682,580,377.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,682,580,377.67/259,893.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,403.86

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