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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,026.10, 391,211.10 and 127,619.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,026.10, 391,211.10 and 127,619.10 is: 191,268.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,026.10 : 391,211.10 = 127,619.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,026.10/391,211.10 = 127,619.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,026.10x = 391,211.10 × 127,619.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,026.10x = 49,926,008,492.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,926,008,492.01/261,026.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,268.26

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