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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,014.90, 389,715.15 and 110,254.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,014.90, 389,715.15 and 110,254.90 is: 165,252.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,014.90 : 389,715.15 = 110,254.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,014.90/389,715.15 = 110,254.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,014.90x = 389,715.15 × 110,254.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,014.90x = 42,968,004,891.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,968,004,891.74/260,014.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,252.09

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