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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,292.56, 359,206.44 and 152,863.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,292.56, 359,206.44 and 152,863.88 is: 210,953.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,292.56 : 359,206.44 = 152,863.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,292.56/359,206.44 = 152,863.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,292.56x = 359,206.44 × 152,863.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,292.56x = 54,909,690,139.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,909,690,139.39/260,292.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,953.74

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