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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,753.16, 392,746.38 and 137,065

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,753.16, 392,746.38 and 137,065 is: 205,658.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,753.16 : 392,746.38 = 137,065 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,753.16/392,746.38 = 137,065/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,753.16x = 392,746.38 × 137,065
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,753.16x = 53,831,782,574.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,831,782,574.70/261,753.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,658.58

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