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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,469.88, 359,334.42 and 152,991.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,469.88, 359,334.42 and 152,991.50 is: 211,061.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,469.88 : 359,334.42 = 152,991.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,469.88/359,334.42 = 152,991.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,469.88x = 359,334.42 × 152,991.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,469.88x = 54,975,111,917.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,975,111,917.43/260,469.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,061.30

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