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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,078.74, 360,261.59 and 153,642.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,078.74, 360,261.59 and 153,642.36 is: 212,010.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,078.74 : 360,261.59 = 153,642.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,078.74/360,261.59 = 153,642.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,078.74x = 360,261.59 × 153,642.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,078.74x = 55,351,440,136.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,351,440,136.74/261,078.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,010.53

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