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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,423.95, 360,842.33 and 154,028.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,423.95, 360,842.33 and 154,028.69 is: 212,605.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,423.95 : 360,842.33 = 154,028.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,423.95/360,842.33 = 154,028.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,423.95x = 360,842.33 × 154,028.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,423.95x = 55,580,068,812.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,580,068,812.09/261,423.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,605.11

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