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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,740.16, 392,726.88 and 137,052

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,740.16, 392,726.88 and 137,052 is: 205,639.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,740.16 : 392,726.88 = 137,052 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,740.16/392,726.88 = 137,052/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,740.16x = 392,726.88 × 137,052
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,740.16x = 53,824,004,357.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,824,004,357.76/261,740.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,639.07

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