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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,473.68, 392,158.88 and 71,885.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,473.68, 392,158.88 and 71,885.14 is: 107,813.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,473.68 : 392,158.88 = 71,885.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,473.68/392,158.88 = 71,885.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,473.68x = 392,158.88 × 71,885.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,473.68x = 28,190,395,991.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,190,395,991.04/261,473.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107,813.51

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