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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,047.80, 390,071.70 and 153,322.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,047.80, 390,071.70 and 153,322.20 is: 229,983.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,047.80 : 390,071.70 = 153,322.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,047.80/390,071.70 = 153,322.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,047.80x = 390,071.70 × 153,322.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,047.80x = 59,806,651,201.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,806,651,201.74/260,047.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,983.30

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