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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,977.46, 360,131.84 and 153,526.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,977.46, 360,131.84 and 153,526.73 is: 211,856.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,977.46 : 360,131.84 = 153,526.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,977.46/360,131.84 = 153,526.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,977.46x = 360,131.84 × 153,526.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,977.46x = 55,289,863,764.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,289,863,764.08/260,977.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,856.85

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