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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,064.68, 360,262.26 and 153,641.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,064.68, 360,262.26 and 153,641.04 is: 212,020.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,064.68 : 360,262.26 = 153,641.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,064.68/360,262.26 = 153,641.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,064.68x = 360,262.26 × 153,641.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,064.68x = 55,351,068,299.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,351,068,299.15/261,064.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,020.52

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