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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,996.20, 360,157.70 and 153,545.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,996.20, 360,157.70 and 153,545.46 is: 211,882.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,996.20 : 360,157.70 = 153,545.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,996.20/360,157.70 = 153,545.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,996.20x = 360,157.70 × 153,545.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,996.20x = 55,300,579,719.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,300,579,719.04/260,996.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,882.70

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