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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,993.68, 358,793.64 and 152,565.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,993.68, 358,793.64 and 152,565.48 is: 210,541.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,993.68 : 358,793.64 = 152,565.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,993.68/358,793.64 = 152,565.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,993.68x = 358,793.64 × 152,565.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,993.68x = 54,739,523,907.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,739,523,907.55/259,993.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,541.75

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