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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,119.53, 359,003.07 and 152,748.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,119.53, 359,003.07 and 152,748.36 is: 210,815.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,119.53 : 359,003.07 = 152,748.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,119.53/359,003.07 = 152,748.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,119.53x = 359,003.07 × 152,748.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,119.53x = 54,837,130,177.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,837,130,177.47/260,119.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,815.12

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