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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,399.21, 359,352.45 and 151,568.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,399.21, 359,352.45 and 151,568.15 is: 209,164.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,399.21 : 359,352.45 = 151,568.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,399.21/359,352.45 = 151,568.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,399.21x = 359,352.45 × 151,568.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,399.21x = 54,466,384,247.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,466,384,247.71/260,399.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,164.94

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