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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,883.53, 361,313.06 and 152,962.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,883.53, 361,313.06 and 152,962.83 is: 211,038.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,883.53 : 361,313.06 = 152,962.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,883.53/361,313.06 = 152,962.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,883.53x = 361,313.06 × 152,962.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,883.53x = 55,267,467,408.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,267,467,408.75/261,883.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,038.35

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