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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,313.19, 391,705.10 and 177,081.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,313.19, 391,705.10 and 177,081.87 is: 265,443.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,313.19 : 391,705.10 = 177,081.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,313.19/391,705.10 = 177,081.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,313.19x = 391,705.10 × 177,081.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,313.19x = 69,363,870,711.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,363,870,711.13/261,313.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,443.44

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