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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,018.70, 389,833.65 and 110,136.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,018.70, 389,833.65 and 110,136.30 is: 165,122.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,018.70 : 389,833.65 = 110,136.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,018.70/389,833.65 = 110,136.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,018.70x = 389,833.65 × 110,136.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,018.70x = 42,934,835,826.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,934,835,826.50/260,018.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,122.11

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