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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,223.68, 359,185.04 and 151,353.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,223.68, 359,185.04 and 151,353.62 is: 208,912.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,223.68 : 359,185.04 = 151,353.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,223.68/359,185.04 = 151,353.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,223.68x = 359,185.04 × 151,353.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,223.68x = 54,363,955,876.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,363,955,876.30/260,223.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,912.41

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