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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,240.22, 359,134.32 and 152,811.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,240.22, 359,134.32 and 152,811.54 is: 210,881.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,240.22 : 359,134.32 = 152,811.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,240.22/359,134.32 = 152,811.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,240.22x = 359,134.32 × 152,811.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,240.22x = 54,879,868,506.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,879,868,506.05/260,240.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,881.58

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