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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,119.56, 359,003.10 and 152,748.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,119.56, 359,003.10 and 152,748.36 is: 210,815.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,119.56 : 359,003.10 = 152,748.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,119.56/359,003.10 = 152,748.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,119.56x = 359,003.10 × 152,748.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,119.56x = 54,837,134,759.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,837,134,759.92/260,119.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,815.11

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