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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,889.43, 361,395.75 and 153,003.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,889.43, 361,395.75 and 153,003.86 is: 211,138.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,889.43 : 361,395.75 = 153,003.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,889.43/361,395.75 = 153,003.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,889.43x = 361,395.75 × 153,003.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,889.43x = 55,294,942,930.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,294,942,930.62/261,889.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,138.51

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