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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,048.10, 390,072.15 and 181,251.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,048.10, 390,072.15 and 181,251.30 is: 271,876.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,048.10 : 390,072.15 = 181,251.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,048.10/390,072.15 = 181,251.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,048.10x = 390,072.15 × 181,251.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,048.10x = 70,701,084,281.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,701,084,281.30/260,048.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,876.95

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