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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,536.18, 392,252.59 and 71,947.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,536.18, 392,252.59 and 71,947.64 is: 107,907.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,536.18 : 392,252.59 = 71,947.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,536.18/392,252.59 = 71,947.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,536.18x = 392,252.59 × 71,947.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,536.18x = 28,221,649,204.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,221,649,204.95/261,536.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107,907.25

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