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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,998.50, 361,540.92 and 154,543.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,998.50, 361,540.92 and 154,543.90 is: 213,260.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,998.50 : 361,540.92 = 154,543.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,998.50/361,540.92 = 154,543.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,998.50x = 361,540.92 × 154,543.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,998.50x = 55,873,943,786.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,873,943,786.39/261,998.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,260.55

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