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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,005.40, 391,508.10 and 172,431.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,005.40, 391,508.10 and 172,431.90 is: 258,647.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,005.40 : 391,508.10 = 172,431.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,005.40/391,508.10 = 172,431.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,005.40x = 391,508.10 × 172,431.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,005.40x = 67,508,485,548.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,508,485,548.39/261,005.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,647.85

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