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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,029.95, 390,044.93 and 159,865.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,029.95, 390,044.93 and 159,865.35 is: 239,798.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,029.95 : 390,044.93 = 159,865.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,029.95/390,044.93 = 159,865.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,029.95x = 390,044.93 × 159,865.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,029.95x = 62,354,668,450.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,354,668,450.85/260,029.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,798.03

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