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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,786.57, 361,161.57 and 151,384.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,786.57, 361,161.57 and 151,384.81 is: 208,850.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,786.57 : 361,161.57 = 151,384.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,786.57/361,161.57 = 151,384.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,786.57x = 361,161.57 × 151,384.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,786.57x = 54,674,375,653.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,674,375,653.75/261,786.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,850.96

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