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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,148.86, 360,380.34 and 152,273.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,148.86, 360,380.34 and 152,273.52 is: 210,134.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,148.86 : 360,380.34 = 152,273.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,148.86/360,380.34 = 152,273.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,148.86x = 360,380.34 × 152,273.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,148.86x = 54,876,382,910.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,876,382,910.60/261,148.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,134.49

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