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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,668.70, 392,701.77 and 191,730.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,668.70, 392,701.77 and 191,730.78 is: 287,741.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,668.70 : 392,701.77 = 191,730.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,668.70/392,701.77 = 191,730.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,668.70x = 392,701.77 × 191,730.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,668.70x = 75,293,016,669.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,293,016,669.48/261,668.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,741.78

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