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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,036.40, 389,747.40 and 110,276.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,036.40, 389,747.40 and 110,276.40 is: 165,284.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,036.40 : 389,747.40 = 110,276.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,036.40/389,747.40 = 110,276.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,036.40x = 389,747.40 × 110,276.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,036.40x = 42,979,940,181.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,979,940,181.36/260,036.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,284.32

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