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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,030.95, 390,170.12 and 180,191.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,030.95, 390,170.12 and 180,191.78 is: 270,373.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,030.95 : 390,170.12 = 180,191.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,030.95/390,170.12 = 180,191.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,030.95x = 390,170.12 × 180,191.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,030.95x = 70,305,447,318.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,305,447,318.95/260,030.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,373.39

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