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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,947.02, 360,177.75 and 153,551.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,947.02, 360,177.75 and 153,551.58 is: 211,942.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,947.02 : 360,177.75 = 153,551.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,947.02/360,177.75 = 153,551.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,947.02x = 360,177.75 × 153,551.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,947.02x = 55,305,862,593.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,305,862,593.35/260,947.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,942.88

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