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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,069.40, 391,604.10 and 121,101.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,069.40, 391,604.10 and 121,101.40 is: 181,652.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,069.40 : 391,604.10 = 121,101.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,069.40/391,604.10 = 121,101.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,069.40x = 391,604.10 × 121,101.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,069.40x = 47,423,804,755.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,423,804,755.74/261,069.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,652.10

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