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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,952.60, 360,108.48 and 153,529.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,952.60, 360,108.48 and 153,529.56 is: 211,867.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,952.60 : 360,108.48 = 153,529.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,952.60/360,108.48 = 153,529.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,952.60x = 360,108.48 × 153,529.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,952.60x = 55,287,296,486.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,287,296,486.67/260,952.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,867.20

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