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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,254.35, 359,227.17 and 151,384.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,254.35, 359,227.17 and 151,384.14 is: 208,954.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,254.35 : 359,227.17 = 151,384.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,254.35/359,227.17 = 151,384.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,254.35x = 359,227.17 × 151,384.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,254.35x = 54,381,296,195.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,381,296,195.08/260,254.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,954.42

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