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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,213.50, 360,508.65 and 153,793.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,213.50, 360,508.65 and 153,793.46 is: 212,255.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,213.50 : 360,508.65 = 153,793.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,213.50/360,508.65 = 153,793.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,213.50x = 360,508.65 × 153,793.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,213.50x = 55,443,872,643.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,443,872,643.43/261,213.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,255.00

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