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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,490.56, 392,274.88 and 121,263.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,490.56, 392,274.88 and 121,263.36 is: 181,913.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,490.56 : 392,274.88 = 121,263.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,490.56/392,274.88 = 121,263.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,490.56x = 392,274.88 × 121,263.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,490.56x = 47,568,569,992.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,568,569,992.40/261,490.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,913.14

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