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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,679.97, 391,006.98 and 152,670.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,679.97, 391,006.98 and 152,670.04 is: 228,997.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,679.97 : 391,006.98 = 152,670.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,679.97/391,006.98 = 152,670.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,679.97x = 391,006.98 × 152,670.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,679.97x = 59,695,051,276.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,695,051,276.88/260,679.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,997.46

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