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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,141.68, 393,238.08 and 104,333.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,141.68, 393,238.08 and 104,333.28 is: 156,510.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,141.68 : 393,238.08 = 104,333.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,141.68/393,238.08 = 104,333.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,141.68x = 393,238.08 × 104,333.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,141.68x = 41,027,818,707.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,027,818,707.30/262,141.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,510.09

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