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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,898.08, 360,018.96 and 153,472.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,898.08, 360,018.96 and 153,472.16 is: 211,779.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,898.08 : 360,018.96 = 153,472.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,898.08/360,018.96 = 153,472.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,898.08x = 360,018.96 × 153,472.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,898.08x = 55,252,887,432.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,252,887,432.15/260,898.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,779.59

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