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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,046.20, 390,069.30 and 170,233.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,046.20, 390,069.30 and 170,233.40 is: 255,350.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,046.20 : 390,069.30 = 170,233.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,046.20/390,069.30 = 170,233.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,046.20x = 390,069.30 × 170,233.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,046.20x = 66,402,823,174.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,402,823,174.62/260,046.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,350.10

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