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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,665.41, 359,687.50 and 150,282.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,665.41, 359,687.50 and 150,282.82 is: 207,372.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,665.41 : 359,687.50 = 150,282.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,665.41/359,687.50 = 150,282.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,665.41x = 359,687.50 × 150,282.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,665.41x = 54,054,851,818.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,054,851,818.75/260,665.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,372.55

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