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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,361.26, 359,153.85 and 151,453.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,361.26, 359,153.85 and 151,453.35 is: 208,921.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,361.26 : 359,153.85 = 151,453.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,361.26/359,153.85 = 151,453.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,361.26x = 359,153.85 × 151,453.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,361.26x = 54,395,054,315.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,395,054,315.85/260,361.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,921.46

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