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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,100.59, 360,233.73 and 152,180.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,100.59, 360,233.73 and 152,180.07 is: 209,958.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,100.59 : 360,233.73 = 152,180.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,100.59/360,233.73 = 152,180.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,100.59x = 360,233.73 × 152,180.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,100.59x = 54,820,394,247.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,820,394,247.76/261,100.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,958.91

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