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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,003.60, 390,005.40 and 181,206.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,003.60, 390,005.40 and 181,206.80 is: 271,810.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,003.60 : 390,005.40 = 181,206.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,003.60/390,005.40 = 181,206.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,003.60x = 390,005.40 × 181,206.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,003.60x = 70,671,630,516.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,671,630,516.72/260,003.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,810.20

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