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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,238.22, 359,131.56 and 152,809.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,238.22, 359,131.56 and 152,809.54 is: 210,878.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,238.22 : 359,131.56 = 152,809.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,238.22/359,131.56 = 152,809.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,238.22x = 359,131.56 × 152,809.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,238.22x = 54,878,728,483.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,878,728,483.08/260,238.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,878.82

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