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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,007.80, 391,511.70 and 248,760.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,007.80, 391,511.70 and 248,760.60 is: 373,140.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,007.80 : 391,511.70 = 248,760.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,007.80/391,511.70 = 248,760.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,007.80x = 391,511.70 × 248,760.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,007.80x = 97,392,685,399.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,392,685,399.02/261,007.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,140.90

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