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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,672.69, 392,413.86 and 111,923.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,672.69, 392,413.86 and 111,923.94 is: 167,845.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,672.69 : 392,413.86 = 111,923.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,672.69/392,413.86 = 111,923.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,672.69x = 392,413.86 × 111,923.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,672.69x = 43,920,505,321.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,920,505,321.81/261,672.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,845.20

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