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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,369.79, 392,058.98 and 71,828.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,369.79, 392,058.98 and 71,828.97 is: 107,744.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,369.79 : 392,058.98 = 71,828.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,369.79/392,058.98 = 71,828.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,369.79x = 392,058.98 × 71,828.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,369.79x = 28,161,192,712.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,161,192,712.65/261,369.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107,744.64

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