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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,996.49, 358,797.51 and 152,568.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,996.49, 358,797.51 and 152,568.30 is: 210,545.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,996.49 : 358,797.51 = 152,568.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,996.49/358,797.51 = 152,568.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,996.49x = 358,797.51 × 152,568.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,996.49x = 54,741,126,144.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,741,126,144.93/259,996.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,545.64

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