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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,323.04, 359,249.10 and 152,895.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,323.04, 359,249.10 and 152,895.18 is: 210,997.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,323.04 : 359,249.10 = 152,895.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,323.04/359,249.10 = 152,895.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,323.04x = 359,249.10 × 152,895.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,323.04x = 54,927,455,809.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,927,455,809.34/260,323.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,997.29

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