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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,900.18, 358,665.24 and 152,472.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,900.18, 358,665.24 and 152,472.04 is: 210,413.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,900.18 : 358,665.24 = 152,472.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,900.18/358,665.24 = 152,472.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,900.18x = 358,665.24 × 152,472.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,900.18x = 54,686,420,819.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,686,420,819.89/259,900.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,413.17

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