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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,004.70, 391,507.05 and 176,805.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,004.70, 391,507.05 and 176,805.20 is: 265,207.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,004.70 : 391,507.05 = 176,805.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,004.70/391,507.05 = 176,805.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,004.70x = 391,507.05 × 176,805.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,004.70x = 69,220,482,276.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,220,482,276.66/261,004.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,207.80

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