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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,984.47, 358,780.94 and 152,556.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,984.47, 358,780.94 and 152,556.30 is: 210,529.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,984.47 : 358,780.94 = 152,556.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,984.47/358,780.94 = 152,556.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,984.47x = 358,780.94 × 152,556.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,984.47x = 54,734,291,954.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,734,291,954.14/259,984.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,529.08

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