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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,950.60, 360,105.72 and 153,527.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,950.60, 360,105.72 and 153,527.56 is: 211,864.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,950.60 : 360,105.72 = 153,527.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,950.60/360,105.72 = 153,527.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,950.60x = 360,105.72 × 153,527.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,950.60x = 55,286,152,533.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,286,152,533.64/260,950.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,864.44

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