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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,048.40, 389,765.40 and 110,288.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,048.40, 389,765.40 and 110,288.40 is: 165,302.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,048.40 : 389,765.40 = 110,288.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,048.40/389,765.40 = 110,288.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,048.40x = 389,765.40 × 110,288.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,048.40x = 42,986,602,341.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,986,602,341.36/260,048.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,302.31

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