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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,808.42, 359,917.11 and 153,382.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,808.42, 359,917.11 and 153,382.98 is: 211,669.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,808.42 : 359,917.11 = 153,382.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,808.42/359,917.11 = 153,382.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,808.42x = 359,917.11 × 153,382.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,808.42x = 55,205,158,884.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,205,158,884.79/260,808.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,669.39

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