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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,758.58, 391,054.91 and 134,382.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,758.58, 391,054.91 and 134,382.78 is: 201,531.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,758.58 : 391,054.91 = 134,382.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,758.58/391,054.91 = 134,382.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,758.58x = 391,054.91 × 134,382.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,758.58x = 52,551,045,266.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,551,045,266.54/260,758.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,531.42

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