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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,197.92, 360,457.09 and 152,299.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,197.92, 360,457.09 and 152,299.29 is: 210,175.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,197.92 : 360,457.09 = 152,299.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,197.92/360,457.09 = 152,299.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,197.92x = 360,457.09 × 152,299.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,197.92x = 54,897,357,825.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,897,357,825.86/261,197.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,175.33

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