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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,260.89, 392,026.20 and 111,460.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,260.89, 392,026.20 and 111,460.98 is: 167,249.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,260.89 : 392,026.20 = 111,460.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,260.89/392,026.20 = 111,460.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,260.89x = 392,026.20 × 111,460.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,260.89x = 43,695,622,477.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,695,622,477.55/261,260.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,249.00

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