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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,340.64, 359,272.68 and 152,945.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,340.64, 359,272.68 and 152,945.20 is: 211,065.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,340.64 : 359,272.68 = 152,945.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,340.64/359,272.68 = 152,945.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,340.64x = 359,272.68 × 152,945.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,340.64x = 54,949,031,897.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,949,031,897.14/260,340.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,065.90

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