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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,941.68, 391,412.80 and 71,388

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,941.68, 391,412.80 and 71,388 is: 107,082.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,941.68 : 391,412.80 = 71,388 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,941.68/391,412.80 = 71,388/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,941.68x = 391,412.80 × 71,388
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,941.68x = 27,942,176,966.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,942,176,966.40/260,941.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107,082.08

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