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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,013.70, 389,826.15 and 110,131.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,013.70, 389,826.15 and 110,131.30 is: 165,114.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,013.70 : 389,826.15 = 110,131.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,013.70/389,826.15 = 110,131.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,013.70x = 389,826.15 × 110,131.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,013.70x = 42,932,060,673.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,932,060,673.50/260,013.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,114.61

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