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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,030.80, 390,046.20 and 153,305.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,030.80, 390,046.20 and 153,305.20 is: 229,957.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,030.80 : 390,046.20 = 153,305.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,030.80/390,046.20 = 153,305.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,030.80x = 390,046.20 × 153,305.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,030.80x = 59,796,110,700.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,796,110,700.24/260,030.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,957.80

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