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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,378.64, 359,325.12 and 152,983.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,378.64, 359,325.12 and 152,983.20 is: 211,118.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,378.64 : 359,325.12 = 152,983.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,378.64/359,325.12 = 152,983.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,378.64x = 359,325.12 × 152,983.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,378.64x = 54,970,706,697.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,970,706,697.98/260,378.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,118.34

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