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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,949.14, 360,103.73 and 153,526.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,949.14, 360,103.73 and 153,526.08 is: 211,862.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,949.14 : 360,103.73 = 153,526.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,949.14/360,103.73 = 153,526.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,949.14x = 360,103.73 × 153,526.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,949.14x = 55,285,314,643.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,285,314,643.04/260,949.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,862.41

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