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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,616.46, 361,067.38 and 152,756.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,616.46, 361,067.38 and 152,756.42 is: 210,825.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,616.46 : 361,067.38 = 152,756.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,616.46/361,067.38 = 152,756.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,616.46x = 361,067.38 × 152,756.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,616.46x = 55,155,360,347.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,155,360,347.58/261,616.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,825.27

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