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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,112.54, 358,993.42 and 152,741.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,112.54, 358,993.42 and 152,741.36 is: 210,805.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,112.54 : 358,993.42 = 152,741.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,112.54/358,993.42 = 152,741.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,112.54x = 358,993.42 × 152,741.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,112.54x = 54,833,143,201.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,833,143,201.85/260,112.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,805.46

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