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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,064.92, 360,262.60 and 153,641.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,064.92, 360,262.60 and 153,641.28 is: 212,020.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,064.92 : 360,262.60 = 153,641.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,064.92/360,262.60 = 153,641.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,064.92x = 360,262.60 × 153,641.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,064.92x = 55,351,207,000.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,351,207,000.13/261,064.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,020.85

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