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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,539.01, 392,256.81 and 71,950.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,539.01, 392,256.81 and 71,950.46 is: 107,911.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,539.01 : 392,256.81 = 71,950.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,539.01/392,256.81 = 71,950.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,539.01x = 392,256.81 × 71,950.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,539.01x = 28,223,055,956.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,223,055,956.35/261,539.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107,911.46

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