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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,894.56, 358,657.49 and 152,466.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,894.56, 358,657.49 and 152,466.42 is: 210,405.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,894.56 : 358,657.49 = 152,466.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,894.56/358,657.49 = 152,466.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,894.56x = 358,657.49 × 152,466.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,894.56x = 54,683,223,506.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,683,223,506.49/259,894.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,405.42

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