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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,976.68, 361,506.24 and 154,551.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,976.68, 361,506.24 and 154,551.24 is: 213,267.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,976.68 : 361,506.24 = 154,551.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,976.68/361,506.24 = 154,551.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,976.68x = 361,506.24 × 154,551.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,976.68x = 55,871,237,659.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,871,237,659.74/261,976.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,267.98

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