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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,064.26, 360,199.22 and 150,654.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,064.26, 360,199.22 and 150,654.93 is: 207,863.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,064.26 : 360,199.22 = 150,654.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,064.26/360,199.22 = 150,654.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,064.26x = 360,199.22 × 150,654.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,064.26x = 54,265,785,720.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,265,785,720.88/261,064.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,863.71

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