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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,030.30, 390,045.45 and 153,304.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,030.30, 390,045.45 and 153,304.70 is: 229,957.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,030.30 : 390,045.45 = 153,304.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,030.30/390,045.45 = 153,304.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,030.30x = 390,045.45 × 153,304.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,030.30x = 59,795,800,698.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,795,800,698.62/260,030.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,957.05

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