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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,897.06, 358,744.44 and 152,427.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,897.06, 358,744.44 and 152,427.88 is: 210,401.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,897.06 : 358,744.44 = 152,427.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,897.06/358,744.44 = 152,427.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,897.06x = 358,744.44 × 152,427.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,897.06x = 54,682,654,450.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,682,654,450.99/259,897.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,401.20

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