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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,010.80, 391,516.20 and 231,267.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,010.80, 391,516.20 and 231,267.60 is: 346,901.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,010.80 : 391,516.20 = 231,267.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,010.80/391,516.20 = 231,267.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,010.80x = 391,516.20 × 231,267.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,010.80x = 90,545,011,935.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,545,011,935.12/261,010.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,901.40

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