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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,281.60, 391,144.80 and 172,635.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,281.60, 391,144.80 and 172,635.20 is: 258,439.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,281.60 : 391,144.80 = 172,635.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,281.60/391,144.80 = 172,635.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,281.60x = 391,144.80 × 172,635.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,281.60x = 67,525,360,776.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,525,360,776.96/261,281.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,439.02

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