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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,951.32, 360,079.14 and 153,482.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,951.32, 360,079.14 and 153,482.14 is: 211,785.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,951.32 : 360,079.14 = 153,482.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,951.32/360,079.14 = 153,482.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,951.32x = 360,079.14 × 153,482.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,951.32x = 55,265,716,976.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,265,716,976.56/260,951.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,785.54

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