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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,986.44, 358,748.30 and 152,517.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,986.44, 358,748.30 and 152,517.26 is: 210,454.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,986.44 : 358,748.30 = 152,517.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,986.44/358,748.30 = 152,517.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,986.44x = 358,748.30 × 152,517.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,986.44x = 54,715,309,023.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,715,309,023.82/259,986.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,454.47

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