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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,124.11, 359,016.94 and 151,262.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,124.11, 359,016.94 and 151,262.10 is: 208,768.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,124.11 : 359,016.94 = 151,262.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,124.11/359,016.94 = 151,262.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,124.11x = 359,016.94 × 151,262.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,124.11x = 54,305,656,469.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,305,656,469.05/260,124.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,768.26

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