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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,016.39, 389,358.73 and 179,943.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,016.39, 389,358.73 and 179,943.48 is: 269,454.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,016.39 : 389,358.73 = 179,943.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,016.39/389,358.73 = 179,943.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,016.39x = 389,358.73 × 179,943.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,016.39x = 70,062,564,844.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,062,564,844.58/260,016.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,454.42

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