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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,260.81, 391,797.18 and 90,436.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,260.81, 391,797.18 and 90,436.11 is: 135,621.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,260.81 : 391,797.18 = 90,436.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,260.81/391,797.18 = 90,436.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,260.81x = 391,797.18 × 90,436.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,260.81x = 35,432,612,868.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,432,612,868.17/261,260.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,621.61

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