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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,397.68, 359,204.11 and 151,489.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,397.68, 359,204.11 and 151,489.78 is: 208,971.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,397.68 : 359,204.11 = 151,489.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,397.68/359,204.11 = 151,489.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,397.68x = 359,204.11 × 151,489.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,397.68x = 54,415,750,322.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,415,750,322.26/260,397.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,971.72

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