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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,026, 360,185.32 and 153,572.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,026, 360,185.32 and 153,572.40 is: 211,911.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,026 : 360,185.32 = 153,572.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,026/360,185.32 = 153,572.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,026x = 360,185.32 × 153,572.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,026x = 55,314,524,037.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,314,524,037.17/261,026
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,911.93

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