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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,715.10, 391,079.94 and 92,211.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,715.10, 391,079.94 and 92,211.61 is: 138,319.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,715.10 : 391,079.94 = 92,211.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,715.10/391,079.94 = 92,211.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,715.10x = 391,079.94 × 92,211.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,715.10x = 36,062,110,906.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,062,110,906.10/260,715.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,319.99

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