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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,337.20, 389,952.05 and 153,606.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,337.20, 389,952.05 and 153,606.12 is: 230,082.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,337.20 : 389,952.05 = 153,606.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,337.20/389,952.05 = 153,606.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,337.20x = 389,952.05 × 153,606.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,337.20x = 59,899,020,618.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,899,020,618.52/260,337.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,082.45

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