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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,970.74, 392,627.28 and 112,034.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,970.74, 392,627.28 and 112,034.67 is: 167,911.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,970.74 : 392,627.28 = 112,034.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,970.74/392,627.28 = 112,034.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,970.74x = 392,627.28 × 112,034.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,970.74x = 43,987,867,747.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,987,867,747.80/261,970.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,911.38

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