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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,029.10, 389,784.45 and 119,542.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,029.10, 389,784.45 and 119,542.70 is: 179,194.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,029.10 : 389,784.45 = 119,542.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,029.10/389,784.45 = 119,542.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,029.10x = 389,784.45 × 119,542.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,029.10x = 46,595,885,571.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,595,885,571.02/260,029.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,194.89

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