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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,673.61, 392,589.21 and 81,751.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,673.61, 392,589.21 and 81,751.77 is: 122,652.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,673.61 : 392,589.21 = 81,751.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,673.61/392,589.21 = 81,751.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,673.61x = 392,589.21 × 81,751.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,673.61x = 32,094,862,800.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,094,862,800.40/261,673.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,652.27

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