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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,858.23, 361,826.08 and 253,944.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,858.23, 361,826.08 and 253,944.58 is: 352,236.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,858.23 : 361,826.08 = 253,944.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,858.23/361,826.08 = 253,944.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,858.23x = 361,826.08 × 253,944.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,858.23x = 91,883,771,918.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,883,771,918.65/260,858.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,236.43

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