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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,005.60, 390,008.40 and 181,208.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,005.60, 390,008.40 and 181,208.80 is: 271,813.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,005.60 : 390,008.40 = 181,208.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,005.60/390,008.40 = 181,208.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,005.60x = 390,008.40 × 181,208.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,005.60x = 70,672,954,153.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,672,954,153.92/260,005.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,813.20

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