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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,586.46, 392,289.24 and 101,624.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,586.46, 392,289.24 and 101,624.69 is: 152,401.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,586.46 : 392,289.24 = 101,624.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,586.46/392,289.24 = 101,624.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,586.46x = 392,289.24 × 101,624.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,586.46x = 39,866,272,405.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,866,272,405.34/261,586.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,401.90

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