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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,011.70, 391,517.55 and 176,812.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,011.70, 391,517.55 and 176,812.20 is: 265,218.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,011.70 : 391,517.55 = 176,812.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,011.70/391,517.55 = 176,812.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,011.70x = 391,517.55 × 176,812.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,011.70x = 69,225,079,354.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,225,079,354.11/261,011.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,218.30

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