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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,043.53, 390,037.35 and 176,340.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,043.53, 390,037.35 and 176,340.97 is: 264,492.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,043.53 : 390,037.35 = 176,340.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,043.53/390,037.35 = 176,340.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,043.53x = 390,037.35 × 176,340.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,043.53x = 68,779,564,321.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,779,564,321.41/260,043.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,492.50

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