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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,979.28, 360,067.20 and 153,575.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,979.28, 360,067.20 and 153,575.70 is: 211,884.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,979.28 : 360,067.20 = 153,575.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,979.28/360,067.20 = 153,575.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,979.28x = 360,067.20 × 153,575.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,979.28x = 55,297,572,287.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,297,572,287.04/260,979.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,884.91

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