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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,350.29, 359,272.36 and 151,454.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,350.29, 359,272.36 and 151,454.90 is: 209,001.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,350.29 : 359,272.36 = 151,454.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,350.29/359,272.36 = 151,454.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,350.29x = 359,272.36 × 151,454.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,350.29x = 54,413,557,181.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,413,557,181.57/260,350.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,001.33

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