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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,916, 361,427.07 and 154,461.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,916, 361,427.07 and 154,461.40 is: 213,146.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,916 : 361,427.07 = 154,461.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,916/361,427.07 = 154,461.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,916x = 361,427.07 × 154,461.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,916x = 55,826,531,230.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,826,531,230.10/261,916
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,146.70

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