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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,046.60, 390,069.90 and 180,330.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,046.60, 390,069.90 and 180,330.45 is: 270,495.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,046.60 : 390,069.90 = 180,330.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,046.60/390,069.90 = 180,330.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,046.60x = 390,069.90 × 180,330.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,046.60x = 70,341,480,598.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,341,480,598.46/260,046.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,495.68

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