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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,947.60, 360,101.59 and 153,524.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,947.60, 360,101.59 and 153,524.55 is: 211,860.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,947.60 : 360,101.59 = 153,524.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,947.60/360,101.59 = 153,524.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,947.60x = 360,101.59 × 153,524.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,947.60x = 55,284,434,559.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,284,434,559.03/260,947.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,860.29

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