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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,834.92, 359,953.68 and 153,409.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,834.92, 359,953.68 and 153,409.48 is: 211,705.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,834.92 : 359,953.68 = 153,409.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,834.92/359,953.68 = 153,409.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,834.92x = 359,953.68 × 153,409.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,834.92x = 55,220,306,872.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,220,306,872.89/260,834.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,705.96

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