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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,895.77, 360,036.97 and 152,064.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,895.77, 360,036.97 and 152,064.50 is: 209,849.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,895.77 : 360,036.97 = 152,064.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,895.77/360,036.97 = 152,064.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,895.77x = 360,036.97 × 152,064.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,895.77x = 54,748,842,344.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,748,842,344.50/260,895.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,849.49

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