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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,860.92, 361,506.14 and 176,269.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,860.92, 361,506.14 and 176,269.90 is: 243,345.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,860.92 : 361,506.14 = 176,269.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,860.92/361,506.14 = 176,269.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,860.92x = 361,506.14 × 176,269.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,860.92x = 63,722,651,147.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,722,651,147.19/261,860.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,345.40

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