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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,198.92, 360,458.47 and 152,300.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,198.92, 360,458.47 and 152,300.29 is: 210,176.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,198.92 : 360,458.47 = 152,300.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,198.92/360,458.47 = 152,300.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,198.92x = 360,458.47 × 152,300.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,198.92x = 54,897,929,513.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,897,929,513.96/261,198.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,176.71

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