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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,940.54, 361,521.42 and 154,536.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,940.54, 361,521.42 and 154,536.94 is: 213,286.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,940.54 : 361,521.42 = 154,536.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,940.54/361,521.42 = 154,536.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,940.54x = 361,521.42 × 154,536.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,940.54x = 55,868,413,991.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,868,413,991.25/261,940.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,286.63

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