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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,198.81, 391,511.66 and 134,848.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,198.81, 391,511.66 and 134,848.53 is: 202,124.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,198.81 : 391,511.66 = 134,848.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,198.81/391,511.66 = 134,848.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,198.81x = 391,511.66 × 134,848.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,198.81x = 52,794,771,154.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,794,771,154.62/261,198.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,124.85

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