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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,095.59, 360,226.83 and 152,175.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,095.59, 360,226.83 and 152,175.07 is: 209,952.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,095.59 : 360,226.83 = 152,175.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,095.59/360,226.83 = 152,175.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,095.59x = 360,226.83 × 152,175.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,095.59x = 54,817,543,071.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,817,543,071.13/261,095.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,952.01

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