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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,097.40, 360,285.90 and 153,701.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,097.40, 360,285.90 and 153,701.12 is: 212,090.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,097.40 : 360,285.90 = 153,701.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,097.40/360,285.90 = 153,701.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,097.40x = 360,285.90 × 153,701.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,097.40x = 55,376,346,350.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,376,346,350.21/261,097.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,090.76

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