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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,990.90, 392,986.35 and 112,205.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,990.90, 392,986.35 and 112,205.70 is: 168,308.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,990.90 : 392,986.35 = 112,205.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,990.90/392,986.35 = 112,205.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,990.90x = 392,986.35 × 112,205.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,990.90x = 44,095,308,492.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,095,308,492.20/261,990.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,308.55

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