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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,453.63, 391,660.41 and 205,029.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,453.63, 391,660.41 and 205,029.03 is: 307,135.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,453.63 : 391,660.41 = 205,029.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,453.63/391,660.41 = 205,029.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,453.63x = 391,660.41 × 205,029.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,453.63x = 80,301,753,951.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,301,753,951.70/261,453.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307,135.74

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