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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,950.74, 360,105.90 and 153,527.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,950.74, 360,105.90 and 153,527.69 is: 211,864.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,950.74 : 360,105.90 = 153,527.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,950.74/360,105.90 = 153,527.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,950.74x = 360,105.90 × 153,527.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,950.74x = 55,286,225,181.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,286,225,181.84/260,950.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,864.60

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