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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,030.60, 391,286.70 and 120,544.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,030.60, 391,286.70 and 120,544.20 is: 180,696.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,030.60 : 391,286.70 = 120,544.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,030.60/391,286.70 = 120,544.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,030.60x = 391,286.70 × 120,544.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,030.60x = 47,167,342,222.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,167,342,222.14/261,030.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,696.60

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