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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,034.60, 390,051.90 and 120,066.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,034.60, 390,051.90 and 120,066.60 is: 180,099.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,034.60 : 390,051.90 = 120,066.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,034.60/390,051.90 = 120,066.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,034.60x = 390,051.90 × 120,066.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,034.60x = 46,832,205,456.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,832,205,456.54/260,034.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,099.90

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