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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,821.78, 361,313.29 and 152,947.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,821.78, 361,313.29 and 152,947.45 is: 211,067.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,821.78 : 361,313.29 = 152,947.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,821.78/361,313.29 = 152,947.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,821.78x = 361,313.29 × 152,947.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,821.78x = 55,261,946,356.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,261,946,356.61/261,821.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,067.03

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