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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,045.10, 391,567.65 and 181,328.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,045.10, 391,567.65 and 181,328.95 is: 271,993.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,045.10 : 391,567.65 = 181,328.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,045.10/391,567.65 = 181,328.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,045.10x = 391,567.65 × 181,328.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,045.10x = 71,002,550,828.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,002,550,828.47/261,045.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,993.43

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