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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,881.16, 361,309.78 and 152,960.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,881.16, 361,309.78 and 152,960.46 is: 211,035.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,881.16 : 361,309.78 = 152,960.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,881.16/361,309.78 = 152,960.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,881.16x = 361,309.78 × 152,960.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,881.16x = 55,266,110,151.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,266,110,151.30/261,881.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,035.07

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