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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,045.70, 390,068.55 and 185,007.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,045.70, 390,068.55 and 185,007.30 is: 277,510.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,045.70 : 390,068.55 = 185,007.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,045.70/390,068.55 = 185,007.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,045.70x = 390,068.55 × 185,007.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,045.70x = 72,165,529,250.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,165,529,250.42/260,045.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,510.95

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