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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,325.26, 391,950.99 and 83,809.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,325.26, 391,950.99 and 83,809.21 is: 125,701.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,325.26 : 391,950.99 = 83,809.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,325.26/391,950.99 = 83,809.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,325.26x = 391,950.99 × 83,809.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,325.26x = 32,849,102,830.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,849,102,830.62/261,325.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,701.98

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