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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,952.65, 360,108.56 and 153,529.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,952.65, 360,108.56 and 153,529.60 is: 211,867.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,952.65 : 360,108.56 = 153,529.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,952.65/360,108.56 = 153,529.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,952.65x = 360,108.56 × 153,529.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,952.65x = 55,287,320,605.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,287,320,605.19/260,952.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,867.25

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