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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,570.21, 361,075.37 and 176,802.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,570.21, 361,075.37 and 176,802.09 is: 244,060.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,570.21 : 361,075.37 = 176,802.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,570.21/361,075.37 = 176,802.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,570.21x = 361,075.37 × 176,802.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,570.21x = 63,838,880,063.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,838,880,063.52/261,570.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,060.21

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