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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,131.20, 359,026.73 and 151,269.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,131.20, 359,026.73 and 151,269.22 is: 208,778.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,131.20 : 359,026.73 = 151,269.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,131.20/359,026.73 = 151,269.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,131.20x = 359,026.73 × 151,269.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,131.20x = 54,309,693,406.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,309,693,406.25/260,131.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,778.08

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