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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,975.71, 360,129.43 and 153,524.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,975.71, 360,129.43 and 153,524.98 is: 211,854.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,975.71 : 360,129.43 = 153,524.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,975.71/360,129.43 = 153,524.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,975.71x = 360,129.43 × 153,524.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,975.71x = 55,288,863,538.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,288,863,538.16/260,975.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,854.44

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