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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,446.82, 360,808.47 and 154,021.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,446.82, 360,808.47 and 154,021.38 is: 212,556.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,446.82 : 360,808.47 = 154,021.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,446.82/360,808.47 = 154,021.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,446.82x = 360,808.47 × 154,021.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,446.82x = 55,572,218,465.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,572,218,465.09/261,446.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,556.49

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