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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,164.78, 391,716.49 and 71,644.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,164.78, 391,716.49 and 71,644.29 is: 107,458.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,164.78 : 391,716.49 = 71,644.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,164.78/391,716.49 = 71,644.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,164.78x = 391,716.49 × 71,644.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,164.78x = 28,064,249,807.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,064,249,807.34/261,164.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107,458.02

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