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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,987.91, 360,157.19 and 153,564.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,987.91, 360,157.19 and 153,564.90 is: 211,915.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,987.91 : 360,157.19 = 153,564.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,987.91/360,157.19 = 153,564.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,987.91x = 360,157.19 × 153,564.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,987.91x = 55,307,500,298.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,307,500,298.02/260,987.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,915.95

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