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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,088, 360,301.44 and 155,104

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,088, 360,301.44 and 155,104 is: 214,043.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,088 : 360,301.44 = 155,104 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,088/360,301.44 = 155,104/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,088x = 360,301.44 × 155,104
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,088x = 55,884,194,549.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,884,194,549.76/261,088
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,043.52

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