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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,400.01, 359,348.78 and 152,979.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,400.01, 359,348.78 and 152,979.83 is: 211,110.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,400.01 : 359,348.78 = 152,979.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,400.01/359,348.78 = 152,979.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,400.01x = 359,348.78 × 152,979.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,400.01x = 54,973,114,510.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,973,114,510.21/260,400.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,110.27

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