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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,337.76, 359,197.20 and 152,873.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,337.76, 359,197.20 and 152,873.44 is: 210,924.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,337.76 : 359,197.20 = 152,873.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,337.76/359,197.20 = 152,873.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,337.76x = 359,197.20 × 152,873.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,337.76x = 54,911,711,602.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,911,711,602.37/260,337.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,924.88

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