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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,979.59, 360,134.78 and 153,528.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,979.59, 360,134.78 and 153,528.86 is: 211,859.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,979.59 : 360,134.78 = 153,528.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,979.59/360,134.78 = 153,528.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,979.59x = 360,134.78 × 153,528.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,979.59x = 55,291,079,651.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,291,079,651.43/260,979.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,859.79

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