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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,949.02, 360,180.51 and 153,553.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,949.02, 360,180.51 and 153,553.58 is: 211,945.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,949.02 : 360,180.51 = 153,553.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,949.02/360,180.51 = 153,553.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,949.02x = 360,180.51 × 153,553.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,949.02x = 55,307,006,756.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,307,006,756.73/260,949.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,945.64

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