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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,912.39, 361,094.36 and 171,110.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,912.39, 361,094.36 and 171,110.58 is: 235,907.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,912.39 : 361,094.36 = 171,110.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,912.39/361,094.36 = 171,110.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,912.39x = 361,094.36 × 171,110.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,912.39x = 61,787,065,374.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,787,065,374.33/261,912.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,907.38

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