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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,950.96, 360,106.21 and 153,527.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,950.96, 360,106.21 and 153,527.90 is: 211,864.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,950.96 : 360,106.21 = 153,527.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,950.96/360,106.21 = 153,527.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,950.96x = 360,106.21 × 153,527.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,950.96x = 55,286,348,655.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,286,348,655.95/260,950.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,864.90

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