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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,912.28, 392,893.74 and 104,105.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,912.28, 392,893.74 and 104,105.32 is: 156,168.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,912.28 : 392,893.74 = 104,105.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,912.28/392,893.74 = 104,105.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,912.28x = 392,893.74 × 104,105.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,912.28x = 40,902,328,528.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,902,328,528.70/261,912.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,168.04

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