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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,994.73, 361,434.02 and 154,514.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,994.73, 361,434.02 and 154,514.61 is: 213,160.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,994.73 : 361,434.02 = 154,514.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,994.73/361,434.02 = 154,514.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,994.73x = 361,434.02 × 154,514.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,994.73x = 55,846,835,868.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,846,835,868.46/261,994.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,160.15

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