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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,991.28, 360,161.84 and 153,568.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,991.28, 360,161.84 and 153,568.27 is: 211,920.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,991.28 : 360,161.84 = 153,568.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,991.28/360,161.84 = 153,568.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,991.28x = 360,161.84 × 153,568.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,991.28x = 55,309,431,522.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,309,431,522.94/260,991.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,920.61

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