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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,274.52, 391,862.46 and 101,350.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,274.52, 391,862.46 and 101,350.10 is: 152,006.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,274.52 : 391,862.46 = 101,350.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,274.52/391,862.46 = 101,350.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,274.52x = 391,862.46 × 101,350.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,274.52x = 39,715,299,507.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,715,299,507.25/261,274.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,006.02

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