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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,831.92, 359,949.54 and 153,406.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,831.92, 359,949.54 and 153,406.48 is: 211,701.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,831.92 : 359,949.54 = 153,406.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,831.92/359,949.54 = 153,406.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,831.92x = 359,949.54 × 153,406.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,831.92x = 55,218,591,909.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,218,591,909.02/260,831.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,701.82

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