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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,657.40, 392,486.10 and 191,673.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,657.40, 392,486.10 and 191,673.40 is: 287,510.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,657.40 : 392,486.10 = 191,673.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,657.40/392,486.10 = 191,673.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,657.40x = 392,486.10 × 191,673.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,657.40x = 75,229,145,239.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,229,145,239.74/261,657.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,510.10

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