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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,834.58, 391,238.94 and 152,825.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,834.58, 391,238.94 and 152,825.13 is: 229,230.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,834.58 : 391,238.94 = 152,825.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,834.58/391,238.94 = 152,825.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,834.58x = 391,238.94 × 152,825.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,834.58x = 59,791,141,866.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,791,141,866.56/260,834.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,230.12

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