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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,005.04, 358,773.95 and 152,535.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,005.04, 358,773.95 and 152,535.86 is: 210,480.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,005.04 : 358,773.95 = 152,535.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,005.04/358,773.95 = 152,535.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,005.04x = 358,773.95 × 152,535.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,005.04x = 54,725,890,452.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,725,890,452.30/260,005.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,480.12

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