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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,052.26, 391,605.72 and 111,308.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,052.26, 391,605.72 and 111,308.37 is: 166,974.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,052.26 : 391,605.72 = 111,308.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,052.26/391,605.72 = 111,308.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,052.26x = 391,605.72 × 111,308.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,052.26x = 43,588,994,375.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,588,994,375.88/261,052.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,974.21

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