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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,016.10, 389,246.55 and 154,780.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,016.10, 389,246.55 and 154,780.90 is: 231,708.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,016.10 : 389,246.55 = 154,780.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,016.10/389,246.55 = 154,780.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,016.10x = 389,246.55 × 154,780.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,016.10x = 60,247,931,330.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,247,931,330.90/260,016.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,708.46

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