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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,097.60, 360,229.58 and 152,177.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,097.60, 360,229.58 and 152,177.08 is: 209,954.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,097.60 : 360,229.58 = 152,177.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,097.60/360,229.58 = 152,177.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,097.60x = 360,229.58 × 152,177.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,097.60x = 54,818,685,614.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,818,685,614.03/261,097.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,954.77

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