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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,949.35, 360,104.01 and 153,526.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,949.35, 360,104.01 and 153,526.31 is: 211,862.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,949.35 : 360,104.01 = 153,526.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,949.35/360,104.01 = 153,526.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,949.35x = 360,104.01 × 153,526.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,949.35x = 55,285,439,871.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,285,439,871.50/260,949.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,862.72

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