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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,251.73, 391,680.16 and 134,837.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,251.73, 391,680.16 and 134,837.06 is: 202,153.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,251.73 : 391,680.16 = 134,837.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,251.73/391,680.16 = 134,837.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,251.73x = 391,680.16 × 134,837.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,251.73x = 52,812,998,939.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,812,998,939.24/261,251.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,153.68

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