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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,094.59, 360,225.45 and 152,174.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,094.59, 360,225.45 and 152,174.07 is: 209,950.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,094.59 : 360,225.45 = 152,174.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,094.59/360,225.45 = 152,174.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,094.59x = 360,225.45 × 152,174.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,094.59x = 54,816,972,844.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,816,972,844.08/261,094.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,950.63

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