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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,500.28, 359,561.09 and 153,104.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,500.28, 359,561.09 and 153,104.81 is: 211,326.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,500.28 : 359,561.09 = 153,104.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,500.28/359,561.09 = 153,104.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,500.28x = 359,561.09 × 153,104.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,500.28x = 55,050,530,952.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,050,530,952.80/260,500.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,326.19

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