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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,252.27, 360,561.48 and 153,832.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,252.27, 360,561.48 and 153,832.26 is: 212,308.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,252.27 : 360,561.48 = 153,832.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,252.27/360,561.48 = 153,832.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,252.27x = 360,561.48 × 153,832.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,252.27x = 55,465,987,337.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,465,987,337.34/261,252.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,308.15

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