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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,155.76, 391,761.72 and 111,411.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,155.76, 391,761.72 and 111,411.87 is: 167,129.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,155.76 : 391,761.72 = 111,411.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,155.76/391,761.72 = 111,411.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,155.76x = 391,761.72 × 111,411.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,155.76x = 43,646,905,819.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,646,905,819.62/261,155.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,129.78

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