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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,950.32, 360,077.76 and 153,481.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,950.32, 360,077.76 and 153,481.14 is: 211,784.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,950.32 : 360,077.76 = 153,481.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,950.32/360,077.76 = 153,481.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,950.32x = 360,077.76 × 153,481.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,950.32x = 55,265,145,093.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,265,145,093.45/260,950.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,784.16

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