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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,251.40, 391,293.90 and 201,894.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,251.40, 391,293.90 and 201,894.60 is: 302,391.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,251.40 : 391,293.90 = 201,894.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,251.40/391,293.90 = 201,894.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,251.40x = 391,293.90 × 201,894.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,251.40x = 79,000,125,422.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,000,125,422.94/261,251.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302,391.20

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