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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,754.16, 392,747.88 and 137,066

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,754.16, 392,747.88 and 137,066 is: 205,660.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,754.16 : 392,747.88 = 137,066 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,754.16/392,747.88 = 137,066/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,754.16x = 392,747.88 × 137,066
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,754.16x = 53,832,380,920.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,832,380,920.08/261,754.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,660.08

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