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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,358.50, 360,619.11 and 153,889.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,358.50, 360,619.11 and 153,889.32 is: 212,334.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,358.50 : 360,619.11 = 153,889.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,358.50/360,619.11 = 153,889.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,358.50x = 360,619.11 × 153,889.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,358.50x = 55,495,429,616.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,495,429,616.91/261,358.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,334.51

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