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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,350.99, 360,791.06 and 175,278.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,350.99, 360,791.06 and 175,278.47 is: 241,969.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,350.99 : 360,791.06 = 175,278.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,350.99/360,791.06 = 175,278.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,350.99x = 360,791.06 × 175,278.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,350.99x = 63,238,905,012.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,238,905,012.06/261,350.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,969.26

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