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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,111.53, 358,992.03 and 152,740.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,111.53, 358,992.03 and 152,740.36 is: 210,804.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,111.53 : 358,992.03 = 152,740.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,111.53/358,992.03 = 152,740.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,111.53x = 358,992.03 × 152,740.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,111.53x = 54,832,571,899.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,832,571,899.33/260,111.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,804.08

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