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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,398.32, 359,352.51 and 152,972.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,398.32, 359,352.51 and 152,972.88 is: 211,104.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,398.32 : 359,352.51 = 152,972.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,398.32/359,352.51 = 152,972.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,398.32x = 359,352.51 × 152,972.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,398.32x = 54,971,188,389.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,971,188,389.93/260,398.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,104.24

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