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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,150.36, 360,382.41 and 152,275.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,150.36, 360,382.41 and 152,275.02 is: 210,136.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,150.36 : 360,382.41 = 152,275.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,150.36/360,382.41 = 152,275.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,150.36x = 360,382.41 × 152,275.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,150.36x = 54,877,238,690.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,877,238,690.40/261,150.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,136.56

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