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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,010.54, 391,006.06 and 179,943.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,010.54, 391,006.06 and 179,943.21 is: 269,563.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,010.54 : 391,006.06 = 179,943.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,010.54/391,006.06 = 179,943.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,010.54x = 391,006.06 × 179,943.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,010.54x = 70,358,885,565.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,358,885,565.85/261,010.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,563.39

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