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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,425.21, 392,141.93 and 101,510.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,425.21, 392,141.93 and 101,510.42 is: 152,267.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,425.21 : 392,141.93 = 101,510.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,425.21/392,141.93 = 101,510.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,425.21x = 392,141.93 × 101,510.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,425.21x = 39,806,489,545.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,806,489,545.65/261,425.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,267.22

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