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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,676.96, 359,690.40 and 151,804.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,676.96, 359,690.40 and 151,804.32 is: 209,464.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,676.96 : 359,690.40 = 151,804.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,676.96/359,690.40 = 151,804.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,676.96x = 359,690.40 × 151,804.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,676.96x = 54,602,556,582.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,602,556,582.53/260,676.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,464.45

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