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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,058.68, 360,253.98 and 153,635.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,058.68, 360,253.98 and 153,635.04 is: 212,012.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,058.68 : 360,253.98 = 153,635.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,058.68/360,253.98 = 153,635.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,058.68x = 360,253.98 × 153,635.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,058.68x = 55,347,634,627.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,347,634,627.46/261,058.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,012.24

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