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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,794.04, 392,327.69 and 119,291.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,794.04, 392,327.69 and 119,291.05 is: 178,771.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,794.04 : 392,327.69 = 119,291.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,794.04/392,327.69 = 119,291.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,794.04x = 392,327.69 × 119,291.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,794.04x = 46,801,181,487.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,801,181,487.72/261,794.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,771.00

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