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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,988.10, 358,785.95 and 152,559.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,988.10, 358,785.95 and 152,559.92 is: 210,534.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,988.10 : 358,785.95 = 152,559.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,988.10/358,785.95 = 152,559.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,988.10x = 358,785.95 × 152,559.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,988.10x = 54,736,355,829.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,736,355,829.12/259,988.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,534.08

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