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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,995.98, 358,796.82 and 152,567.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,995.98, 358,796.82 and 152,567.80 is: 210,544.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,995.98 : 358,796.82 = 152,567.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,995.98/358,796.82 = 152,567.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,995.98x = 358,796.82 × 152,567.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,995.98x = 54,740,841,474.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,740,841,474.40/259,995.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,544.95

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