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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,545.76, 360,959.76 and 154,150.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,545.76, 360,959.76 and 154,150.44 is: 212,743.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,545.76 : 360,959.76 = 154,150.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,545.76/360,959.76 = 154,150.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,545.76x = 360,959.76 × 154,150.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,545.76x = 55,642,105,826.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,642,105,826.29/261,545.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,743.29

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