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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,610.56, 392,143.68 and 121,253.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,610.56, 392,143.68 and 121,253.76 is: 181,754.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,610.56 : 392,143.68 = 121,253.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,610.56/392,143.68 = 121,253.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,610.56x = 392,143.68 × 121,253.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,610.56x = 47,548,895,660.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,548,895,660.24/261,610.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,754.50

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