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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,171.36, 391,204.08 and 216,692.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,171.36, 391,204.08 and 216,692.64 is: 324,580.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,171.36 : 391,204.08 = 216,692.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,171.36/391,204.08 = 216,692.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,171.36x = 391,204.08 × 216,692.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,171.36x = 84,771,044,873.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,771,044,873.97/261,171.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,580.17

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