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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,895.31, 358,658.52 and 152,467.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,895.31, 358,658.52 and 152,467.17 is: 210,406.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,895.31 : 358,658.52 = 152,467.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,895.31/358,658.52 = 152,467.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,895.31x = 358,658.52 × 152,467.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,895.31x = 54,683,649,540.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,683,649,540.79/259,895.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,406.45

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