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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,483.56, 392,264.22 and 121,256.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,483.56, 392,264.22 and 121,256.36 is: 181,902.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,483.56 : 392,264.22 = 121,256.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,483.56/392,264.22 = 121,256.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,483.56x = 392,264.22 × 121,256.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,483.56x = 47,564,531,475.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,564,531,475.44/261,483.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,902.57

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