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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,256.61, 391,687.47 and 134,841.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,256.61, 391,687.47 and 134,841.93 is: 202,160.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,256.61 : 391,687.47 = 134,841.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,256.61/391,687.47 = 134,841.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,256.61x = 391,687.47 × 134,841.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,256.61x = 52,815,894,411.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,815,894,411.62/261,256.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,160.99

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