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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,012.77, 360,191.59 and 152,110.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,012.77, 360,191.59 and 152,110.17 is: 209,908.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,012.77 : 360,191.59 = 152,110.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,012.77/360,191.59 = 152,110.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,012.77x = 360,191.59 × 152,110.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,012.77x = 54,788,803,226.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,788,803,226.92/261,012.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,908.52

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