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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,152.12, 391,681.02 and 118,964.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,152.12, 391,681.02 and 118,964.36 is: 178,425.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,152.12 : 391,681.02 = 118,964.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,152.12/391,681.02 = 118,964.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,152.12x = 391,681.02 × 118,964.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,152.12x = 46,596,081,868.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,596,081,868.45/261,152.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,425.06

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