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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,141.76, 359,041.32 and 151,279.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,141.76, 359,041.32 and 151,279.83 is: 208,792.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,141.76 : 359,041.32 = 151,279.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,141.76/359,041.32 = 151,279.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,141.76x = 359,041.32 × 151,279.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,141.76x = 54,315,709,852.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,315,709,852.58/260,141.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,792.74

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