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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,028.60, 389,783.70 and 119,542.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,028.60, 389,783.70 and 119,542.20 is: 179,194.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,028.60 : 389,783.70 = 119,542.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,028.60/389,783.70 = 119,542.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,028.60x = 389,783.70 × 119,542.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,028.60x = 46,595,601,022.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,595,601,022.14/260,028.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,194.14

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