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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,899.92, 358,664.92 and 152,471.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,899.92, 358,664.92 and 152,471.80 is: 210,412.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,899.92 : 358,664.92 = 152,471.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,899.92/358,664.92 = 152,471.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,899.92x = 358,664.92 × 152,471.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,899.92x = 54,686,285,949.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,686,285,949.26/259,899.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,412.86

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