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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,352.99, 360,793.82 and 175,280.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,352.99, 360,793.82 and 175,280.47 is: 241,972.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,352.99 : 360,793.82 = 175,280.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,352.99/360,793.82 = 175,280.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,352.99x = 360,793.82 × 175,280.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,352.99x = 63,240,110,342.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,240,110,342.70/261,352.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,972.02

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