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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,200.93, 360,461.15 and 152,302.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,200.93, 360,461.15 and 152,302.34 is: 210,179.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,200.93 : 360,461.15 = 152,302.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,200.93/360,461.15 = 152,302.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,200.93x = 360,461.15 × 152,302.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,200.93x = 54,899,074,060.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,899,074,060.27/261,200.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,179.48

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