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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,085.93, 360,271.49 and 153,649.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,085.93, 360,271.49 and 153,649.56 is: 212,020.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,085.93 : 360,271.49 = 153,649.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,085.93/360,271.49 = 153,649.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,085.93x = 360,271.49 × 153,649.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,085.93x = 55,355,555,919.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,355,555,919.04/261,085.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,020.45

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