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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,125.76, 359,019.22 and 151,263.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,125.76, 359,019.22 and 151,263.78 is: 208,770.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,125.76 : 359,019.22 = 151,263.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,125.76/359,019.22 = 151,263.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,125.76x = 359,019.22 × 151,263.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,125.76x = 54,306,604,688.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,306,604,688.01/260,125.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,770.58

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