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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,348.08, 359,356.74 and 151,478.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,348.08, 359,356.74 and 151,478.03 is: 209,084.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,348.08 : 359,356.74 = 151,478.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,348.08/359,356.74 = 151,478.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,348.08x = 359,356.74 × 151,478.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,348.08x = 54,434,651,042.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,434,651,042.42/260,348.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,084.13

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