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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,029.70, 391,544.55 and 210,291.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,029.70, 391,544.55 and 210,291.30 is: 315,436.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,029.70 : 391,544.55 = 210,291.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,029.70/391,544.55 = 210,291.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,029.70x = 391,544.55 × 210,291.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,029.70x = 82,338,412,427.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,338,412,427.42/261,029.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315,436.95

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