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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,946.36, 360,099.87 and 153,523.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,946.36, 360,099.87 and 153,523.30 is: 211,858.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,946.36 : 360,099.87 = 153,523.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,946.36/360,099.87 = 153,523.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,946.36x = 360,099.87 × 153,523.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,946.36x = 55,283,721,272.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,283,721,272.22/260,946.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,858.57

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