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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,847.08, 361,332.90 and 154,421.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,847.08, 361,332.90 and 154,421.64 is: 213,092.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,847.08 : 361,332.90 = 154,421.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,847.08/361,332.90 = 154,421.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,847.08x = 361,332.90 × 154,421.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,847.08x = 55,797,619,003.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,797,619,003.96/261,847.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,092.39

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