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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,670.98, 361,153.08 and 154,234.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,670.98, 361,153.08 and 154,234.74 is: 212,871.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,670.98 : 361,153.08 = 154,234.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,670.98/361,153.08 = 154,234.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,670.98x = 361,153.08 × 154,234.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,670.98x = 55,702,351,394.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,702,351,394.00/261,670.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,871.72

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