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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,782.54, 359,838.75 and 151,904.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,782.54, 359,838.75 and 151,904.77 is: 209,604.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,782.54 : 359,838.75 = 151,904.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,782.54/359,838.75 = 151,904.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,782.54x = 359,838.75 × 151,904.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,782.54x = 54,661,222,225.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,661,222,225.88/260,782.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,604.61

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