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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,994.64, 360,155.52 and 153,543.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,994.64, 360,155.52 and 153,543.90 is: 211,880.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,994.64 : 360,155.52 = 153,543.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,994.64/360,155.52 = 153,543.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,994.64x = 360,155.52 × 153,543.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,994.64x = 55,299,683,147.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,299,683,147.33/260,994.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,880.53

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