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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,899.08, 360,020.34 and 153,473.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,899.08, 360,020.34 and 153,473.16 is: 211,780.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,899.08 : 360,020.34 = 153,473.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,899.08/360,020.34 = 153,473.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,899.08x = 360,020.34 × 153,473.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,899.08x = 55,253,459,244.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,253,459,244.07/260,899.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,780.97

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