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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,585.96, 360,985.18 and 154,160.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,585.96, 360,985.18 and 154,160.52 is: 212,739.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,585.96 : 360,985.18 = 154,160.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,585.96/360,985.18 = 154,160.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,585.96x = 360,985.18 × 154,160.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,585.96x = 55,649,663,061.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,649,663,061.09/261,585.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,739.49

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