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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,042.40, 390,063.60 and 190,058.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,042.40, 390,063.60 and 190,058.40 is: 285,087.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,042.40 : 390,063.60 = 190,058.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,042.40/390,063.60 = 190,058.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,042.40x = 390,063.60 × 190,058.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,042.40x = 74,134,863,714.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,134,863,714.24/260,042.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285,087.60

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