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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,152.36, 360,385.16 and 152,277.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,152.36, 360,385.16 and 152,277.02 is: 210,139.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,152.36 : 360,385.16 = 152,277.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,152.36/360,385.16 = 152,277.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,152.36x = 360,385.16 × 152,277.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,152.36x = 54,878,378,217.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,878,378,217.02/261,152.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,139.32

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