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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,950.74, 358,734.49 and 152,522.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,950.74, 358,734.49 and 152,522.60 is: 210,482.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,950.74 : 358,734.49 = 152,522.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,950.74/358,734.49 = 152,522.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,950.74x = 358,734.49 × 152,522.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,950.74x = 54,715,114,949.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,715,114,949.50/259,950.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,482.63

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