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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,942.16, 361,523.52 and 154,538.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,942.16, 361,523.52 and 154,538.44 is: 213,288.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,942.16 : 361,523.52 = 154,538.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,942.16/361,523.52 = 154,538.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,942.16x = 361,523.52 × 154,538.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,942.16x = 55,869,280,804.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,869,280,804.11/261,942.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,288.62

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