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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,075.28, 358,847.46 and 151,199.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,075.28, 358,847.46 and 151,199.40 is: 208,622.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,075.28 : 358,847.46 = 151,199.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,075.28/358,847.46 = 151,199.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,075.28x = 358,847.46 × 151,199.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,075.28x = 54,257,520,643.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,257,520,643.52/260,075.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,622.37

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