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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,138.66, 360,248.49 and 189,361.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,138.66, 360,248.49 and 189,361.32 is: 261,229.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,138.66 : 360,248.49 = 189,361.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,138.66/360,248.49 = 189,361.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,138.66x = 360,248.49 × 189,361.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,138.66x = 68,217,129,594.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,217,129,594.41/261,138.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,229.53

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