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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,423.54, 359,460.12 and 151,553.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,423.54, 359,460.12 and 151,553.31 is: 209,187.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,423.54 : 359,460.12 = 151,553.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,423.54/359,460.12 = 151,553.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,423.54x = 359,460.12 × 151,553.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,423.54x = 54,477,370,999.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,477,370,999.00/260,423.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,187.59

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