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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,046.70, 390,070.05 and 159,882.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,046.70, 390,070.05 and 159,882.10 is: 239,823.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,046.70 : 390,070.05 = 159,882.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,046.70/390,070.05 = 159,882.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,046.70x = 390,070.05 × 159,882.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,046.70x = 62,365,218,741.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,365,218,741.11/260,046.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,823.15

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