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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,952.40, 360,108.21 and 153,529.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,952.40, 360,108.21 and 153,529.35 is: 211,866.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,952.40 : 360,108.21 = 153,529.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,952.40/360,108.21 = 153,529.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,952.40x = 360,108.21 × 153,529.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,952.40x = 55,287,179,410.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,287,179,410.96/260,952.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,866.91

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