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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,307.20, 360,630.72 and 153,911.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,307.20, 360,630.72 and 153,911.04 is: 212,413.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,307.20 : 360,630.72 = 153,911.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,307.20/360,630.72 = 153,911.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,307.20x = 360,630.72 × 153,911.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,307.20x = 55,505,049,171.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,505,049,171.15/261,307.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,413.01

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