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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,530.63, 359,538.95 and 153,106.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,530.63, 359,538.95 and 153,106.40 is: 211,290.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,530.63 : 359,538.95 = 153,106.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,530.63/359,538.95 = 153,106.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,530.63x = 359,538.95 × 153,106.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,530.63x = 55,047,715,575.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,047,715,575.89/260,530.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,290.76

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