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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,992.63, 360,152.77 and 153,541.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,992.63, 360,152.77 and 153,541.90 is: 211,877.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,992.63 : 360,152.77 = 153,541.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,992.63/360,152.77 = 153,541.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,992.63x = 360,152.77 × 153,541.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,992.63x = 55,298,540,596.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,298,540,596.06/260,992.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,877.79

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