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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,060.72, 360,194.34 and 150,651.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,060.72, 360,194.34 and 150,651.39 is: 207,858.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,060.72 : 360,194.34 = 150,651.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,060.72/360,194.34 = 150,651.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,060.72x = 360,194.34 × 150,651.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,060.72x = 54,263,779,906.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,263,779,906.80/261,060.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,858.84

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