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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,336.30, 360,600.37 and 153,927.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,336.30, 360,600.37 and 153,927.71 is: 212,394.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,336.30 : 360,600.37 = 153,927.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,336.30/360,600.37 = 153,927.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,336.30x = 360,600.37 × 153,927.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,336.30x = 55,506,391,237.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,506,391,237.90/261,336.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,394.50

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