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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,032.12, 389,970.90 and 110,270.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,032.12, 389,970.90 and 110,270.20 is: 165,372.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,032.12 : 389,970.90 = 110,270.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,032.12/389,970.90 = 110,270.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,032.12x = 389,970.90 × 110,270.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,032.12x = 43,002,169,137.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,002,169,137.18/260,032.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,372.53

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