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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,046.30, 390,069.45 and 153,320.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,046.30, 390,069.45 and 153,320.70 is: 229,981.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,046.30 : 390,069.45 = 153,320.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,046.30/390,069.45 = 153,320.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,046.30x = 390,069.45 × 153,320.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,046.30x = 59,805,721,122.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,805,721,122.62/260,046.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,981.05

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