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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,774.01, 359,827.03 and 151,896.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,774.01, 359,827.03 and 151,896.27 is: 209,592.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,774.01 : 359,827.03 = 151,896.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,774.01/359,827.03 = 151,896.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,774.01x = 359,827.03 × 151,896.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,774.01x = 54,656,382,942.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,656,382,942.70/260,774.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,592.91

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