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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,006.80, 390,010.20 and 169,805.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,006.80, 390,010.20 and 169,805.20 is: 254,707.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,006.80 : 390,010.20 = 169,805.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,006.80/390,010.20 = 169,805.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,006.80x = 390,010.20 × 169,805.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,006.80x = 66,225,760,013.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,225,760,013.04/260,006.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,707.80

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