Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,449, 359,465.69 and 153,019
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 260,449, 359,465.69 and 153,019 is: 211,193.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
260,449 : 359,465.69 = 153,019 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
260,449/359,465.69 = 153,019/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
260,449x = 359,465.69 × 153,019 - Step 4: Simplify right side
260,449x = 55,005,080,418.11 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,005,080,418.11/260,449 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 211,193.29
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