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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,773.22, 392,679.72 and 101,780.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,773.22, 392,679.72 and 101,780.42 is: 152,678.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,773.22 : 392,679.72 = 101,780.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,773.22/392,679.72 = 101,780.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,773.22x = 392,679.72 × 101,780.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,773.22x = 39,967,105,978.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,967,105,978.25/261,773.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,678.36

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