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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,265.98, 359,168.02 and 151,396.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,265.98, 359,168.02 and 151,396.45 is: 208,927.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,265.98 : 359,168.02 = 151,396.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,265.98/359,168.02 = 151,396.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,265.98x = 359,168.02 × 151,396.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,265.98x = 54,376,761,905.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,376,761,905.12/260,265.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,927.66

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