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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,950.10, 360,105.03 and 153,527.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,950.10, 360,105.03 and 153,527.06 is: 211,863.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,950.10 : 360,105.03 = 153,527.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,950.10/360,105.03 = 153,527.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,950.10x = 360,105.03 × 153,527.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,950.10x = 55,285,866,547.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,285,866,547.11/260,950.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,863.75

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